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Past tense for to impede the work or progress of
“The huge weight that should encumber the use of police violence, especially lethal violence, against members of the public has been lessened.”
Past tense for to burden, load or encumber with
“The supervisor warned us not to encumber ourselves with excessive tasks before the deadline.”
Past tense for to intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs
Past tense for to inflict or impose, especially a charge or penalty
Past tense for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Past tense for to put down or control by cruelty or force
Past tense for to weaken or make feeble
Past tense for to assign a responsibility, duty, or task to
Past tense for to cause a mess or disarray in, typically by scattering items
Past tense for to make something more complex
Carrying or bearing a load, especially a large one
Unable to progress due to constraints
(idiomatic, figuratively) Burdened or weighed down, especially by a mass of something unpleasant
Weak or lacking in strength
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