encomber in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To encumber means to hinder or weigh down with burdens or obstacles, often causing difficulty or clutter.

To encumber oneself with unnecessary worries can hinder one's progress.
The old furniture seemed to encomber the spacious living room, making it feel cluttered.
She felt that her heavy backpack would encomber her during the long hike ahead.
Regulatory requirements should not encomber the creativity and innovation of new startups.
His tendency to overthink often encombered his ability to make quick decisions.