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restrict vs encumber

encumber vs restrict

restrict and encumber both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrict No No Yes No
encumber No No Yes No
As verbs, encumber is a hyponym of restrict; that is, encumber is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrict:
  • restrict: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • encumber: restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
restrict (verb) encumber (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
place restrictions on
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between restrict and encumber

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