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Hamper (Verb)

Meaning 1

Put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The athlete's injury hampered her performance in the tournament.
  • Their lack of resources will hamper their ability to complete the project on time.
  • Not being fluent in the language created a significant barrier that hampered our communication with the locals.
  • A flat tire would hamper the team's chances of winning the car rally.
  • The company's debt problems will hamper their growth and development for years to come.

Synonyms

  • Hinder
  • Handicap

Hypernyms

  • Disfavor
  • Disadvantage

Related Words

  • Hamper (noun)

Meaning 2

Prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The construction of the new highway was hampered by the lack of funding and resources.
  • The protesters were trying to hamper the police car from leaving the scene.
  • Her disability did not hamper her from pursuing her passion for art.
  • The strike has hampered the company's ability to deliver goods on time.
  • The federal regulations were created to hamper the activities of organized crime.

Synonyms

  • Halter
  • Cramp
  • Strangle

Hypernyms

  • Throttle
  • Bound
  • Trammel
  • Limit
  • Confine

Related Words

  • Hamper (noun)
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