Synonyms for

Hamper

Verb / ˈhæmpɜ: / Another word for hamper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to hinder or impede the progress of something

Synonyms & similar words

bond halter cramp trammel hinder shackle handicap strangle hinder obstruct impede delay interfere inhibit block thwart cripple handicap encumber clog retard disrupt foil stymie frustrate shackle restrain

Synonyms by register

Formal

impede hinder obstruct inhibit

Informal

slow down hold back get in the way of mess with

Literary

stymie thwart curtail

Antonyms

aid assist advance further facilitate promote support

Common collocations

  • hamper progress
  • hamper development
  • hamper efforts
  • hamper growth
  • hamper trade
  • hamper movement
  • hamper the investigation

Word family

noun hamper
verb hamper

Usage note

The verb 'hamper' means to hinder or impede. The noun 'hamper' refers to a large basket, often with a lid, used for carrying food or laundry.

Example sentences

  1. The heavy traffic hampered my commute to work today.
  2. The flu hampered her ability to study for the test.
  3. The bad weather hampered the team's performance during the game.
  4. The construction on the road hampered the delivery of the package.
  5. The lack of resources hampered the progress of the project.

Quotes

  • I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there. - Confucius
  • Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. - Helen Keller
  • The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance. - Confucius

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