Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cumber
verb
/ˈkəm.bər/
Definition
To burden or impede; to hinder progress or movement.
Examples
- The heavy luggage cumbered our journey through the airport.
- He felt cumbered by all the responsibilities he had taken on.
- Trying to multitask too much can cumber productivity.
Meaning
Cumber refers to the act of causing something to be heavy, unwieldy, or difficult to manage. It’s often used in contexts where something makes progress slow or complicated.
Synonyms
- hamper
- burden
- impede
- hinder
- encumber
