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.
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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.