Encumber /(?)/

En·cum·ber

Encumber

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Encumbered; p. pr. & vb. n. Encumbering

  1. To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless learning.
    Not encumbered with any notable inconvenience.
  2. To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber an estate with mortgages.