encumbered
verbHow many syllables in encumbered?
There are 3 syllables in the word encumbered.How to pronounce encumbered:
Definition of encumbered:
- encumbered (verb):
- weigh down, burden
- to burden with a load or with debts
Synonyms for encumbered:
burdened
clogged
handicapped
heavy-laden
hindered
hobbled
involved
loaded down
mired
Antonyms for encumbered:
unencumbered
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