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encumber

Divide encumber into syllables:

en · cum · ber

How to pronounce encumber:

Synonyms for encumber:

restrictstymiehobbleblockdisruptcrampbridleloadhinderoppress
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Antonyms for encumber:

untieenhanceencouragefacecontinueyieldapproveobligeliberateameliorate
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