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Third Person
encumbers
Present Participle
encumbering
Past Tense
encumbered
Past Participle
encumbered
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to hinder the process or make something harder to do or achieve
- The outdated software encumbered the team’s progress on the project.
- The new regulations will encumber the startup’s ability to launch quickly.
- His lack of experience encumbered his chances of securing the promotion.
- By imposing strict deadlines, they encumbered the development team's productivity.
- The outdated procedures were encumbering the efficiency of the entire system.
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*** to burden with obligations, debt, etc.