Meaning & Definition of Hamper in English
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Hamper
/hæmpər/
noun
1. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
synonym:
- shackle,
- bond,
- hamper,
- trammel
2. A basket usually with a cover
synonym:
- hamper
verb
1. 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"
synonym:
- hamper,
- halter,
- cramp,
- strangle
2. Put at a disadvantage
- "The brace i have to wear is hindering my movements"
synonym:
- handicap,
- hinder,
- hamper