encumber
ɪnˈkʌmbə
ɛnˈkʌmbə
verb
restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
she was encumbered by her heavy skirts
hamper,hinder,obstruct,impede,check,cramp,inhibit,restrict,limit,constrain,restrain,bog down,retard,slow,slow down,stall,delay,inconvenience,disadvantage,handicap