hamper (Meaning)
hamper (n)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a basket usually with a cover
hamper (v)
prevent the progress or free movement of
put at a disadvantage
hamper (n.)
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
hamper (v. t.)
To put in a hamper.
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hamper
Synonyms:
- arrest
- short-circuit
- chain
- baffle
- stifle
- hold back
- tie up
- smother
- tether
- leash
- give a hard time
- derail
- foil
- sabotage
- hold up
- manacle
- confine
- bog (down)
- tie
- blockade
- fetter
- check
- barricade
- retard
- shackle
- hog-tie
- curb
- retain
- strangle
- roadblock
- cramp one's style
- bind
- rein
- brake
- trammel
- suffocate
- balk
- choke
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word hamper
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner), a basket usually with a cover, prevent the progre
hinder, obstruct, embarrass, impede, cramp, encumber, inhibit, frustrate, constrain,handicap
assist, facilitate, open, aid, assist,help, open, aid, help, facilitate
The heavy rains hampered our travel plans, forcing us to cancel our trip.
The lack of resources severely hampered our team's ability to complete the project on time.
The government imposed sanctions that hampered trade between the two countries.
His injury hampered his performance in the game, preventing him from reaching his full potential.
