Constrain and Encumber

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Constrain verb - Hold back.

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Encumber is a synonym for constrain in hinder topic. In some cases you can use "Encumber" instead a verb "Constrain".

Encumber verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

Usage example: the claim that all of these regulations encumber doctors, taking time away from the actual practice of medicine

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Constrain is a synonym for encumber in hinder topic. You can use "Constrain" instead a verb "Encumber", if it concerns topics such as hamper.

Nearby Words: encumbrance, encumbering

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