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encumbering

/ɛnˈkʌmbərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does encumbering mean?

verb

Present participle of encumber. To burden or weigh down with a load or responsibility.

Example

"The heavy backpack was encumbering her ability to run quickly."

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