cumber

/ˈkʌmbər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something difficult or inconvenient; to obstruct or hinder

“The heavy rain cumbered our journey.”

2. noun

a weight or burden; a cause of trouble or difficulty

“The cumber of his responsibilities was starting to take a toll on his mental health.”

3. noun

a type of gourd, especially the calabash

“The cumber was used as a container for storing water.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • encumber
  • hinder
  • obstruct

Antonyms

  • ease
  • facilitate