Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incumber
verb
/ɪnˈkʌm.bər/
Definition
to hinder or impede something; to place a burden or obstacle in the way.
Examples
- The heavy traffic incumbered the rescue efforts.
- He felt that the unnecessary procedures incumbered his ability to work efficiently.
- Don’t let self-doubt incumber your potential.
Meaning
The act of making something more difficult or restricting it in some way.
Synonyms
- hinder
- obstruct
- burden
- impede
- restrict
