Encumber vs. Incumber

Encumberverb

(transitive) to load down something with a burden

Incumberverb

See Encumber.

Encumberverb

(transitive) to restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment

Encumberverb

(transitive) to burden with a legal claim or other obligation

Encumberverb

To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless learning.

‘Not encumbered with any notable inconvenience.’;

Encumberverb

To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber an estate with mortgages.

Encumberverb

hold back