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Encumbrance

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: Something that hinders or burdens; an obstacle or difficulty.

Example sentence: The heavy debt became an encumbrance on his ability to save money.

Sense 2: A legal claim or liability on property.

Example sentence: The encumbrance on the house prevented its sale until the debt was repaid.

Encumber

Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1: To burden or hinder someone or something.

Example sentence: Don't encumber yourself with unnecessary baggage while traveling.

Sense 2: To place a legal claim or liability on property.

Example sentence: The bank may encumber the house as collateral for the loan.

Encumbered

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Burdened, hindered, or weighed down.

Example sentence: The team's poor performance encumbered their chances of winning the championship.

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