 hamper |
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| 1. | [ verb ] prevent the progress or free movement of | |
| Synonyms: | cramp strangle halter | |
| Examples: | "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather" "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" |
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| Related terms: | restrict shackle | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | |
| Synonyms: | shackle bond trammels trammel | |
| Related terms: | restraint iron handcuffs fetter ball_and_chain restrict fetter | |
| 3. | [ verb ] put at a disadvantage | |
| Synonyms: | hinder disadvantage handicap | |
| Examples: | "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" |
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| Related terms: | disadvantage bias shackle | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a basket usually with a cover | |
| Related terms: | basket food_hamper clothes_hamper | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hanover Hanberry |
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