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Circumbrance

Noun

A burden or hindrance that impedes progress or movement.

Example sentences:

• The heavy backpack was a circumbrance while hiking up the steep mountain.
• The bureaucratic red tape has become a circumbrance to the development of the project.

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Verb

To burden or obstruct someone or something.

Example sentences:

• The excessive regulations circumbrance businesses and prevent growth.
• Her fear circumbrances her ability to take risks and pursue her dreams.

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Adjective

Describing something that causes hindrance or obstruction.

Example sentences:

• The old and broken elevator is a circumbrance to the tenants, often causing delays.
• His constant lateness is a circumbrance to our team's productivity.

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Adverb

Describing an action performed in a way that hinders progress or movement.

Example sentence:

• The protesters circumbanced the street, blocking traffic and causing delays.

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