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encumber
ɪnˈkʌmbə
verb
obciążać
Also
krępowaćutrudniać
Definition
To make it difficult for someone to move or do something, or to burden someone with a debt or responsibility.
Examples
The heavy backpack encumbered her movements as she climbed the mountain.
Ciężki plecak krępował jej ruchy, gdy wspinała się na górę.
He was encumbered by a large amount of debt after his business failed.
Był obciążony dużą ilością długów po tym, jak jego firma upadła.
Don't encumber yourself with too many unnecessary responsibilities.
Nie obciążaj się zbyt wieloma niepotrzebnymi obowiązkami.
Collocations
encumbered by debtencumbered by rulesencumber movement
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