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1. hamper
verb. ['ˈhæmpɝ'] prevent the progress or free movement of.
Synonyms
- restrict
- cramp
- bound
- strangle
- limit
- trammel
- restrain
- confine
- halter
Antonyms
- derestrict
- declassify
- unfasten
- stand still
Etymology
- hamper (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hamperen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Hamper
- stamper
- scamper
- tamper
- sampre
- samper
- pamper
- kamper
- gamper
- damper
- camper
Example sentences of the word hamper
1. Adjective
A severe injury to the spinal cord can therefore greatly hamper movement or prevent it altogether.
2. Verb, base form
While eating too much of it can hamper your progress, you can consume it in moderation.
3. Preposition or subordinating conjunction
Men who dislike doing laundry would appreciate coming home and finding their clothes hamper empty.
4. Noun, singular or mass
A hamper with a lid is an excellent method for preventing this problem.
2. hamper
noun. ['ˈhæmpɝ'] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Synonyms
- fetter
- constraint
- shackle
- cuff
- restraint
- manacle
- bond
- trammel
- hobble
- handlock
- handcuff
- ball and chain
- irons
Antonyms
- detach
- unconnectedness
- ride
- unstrap
Etymology
- hamper (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hamperen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. hamper
verb. ['ˈhæmpɝ'] put at a disadvantage.
Synonyms
- disadvantage
- disfavor
- disfavour
- handicap
Antonyms
- unbound
- free
- uncertain
- unoriented
Etymology
- hamper (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hamperen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. hamper
noun. ['ˈhæmpɝ'] a basket usually with a cover.
Synonyms
- clothes hamper
- basket
- voider
- clothes basket
- food hamper
- laundry basket
Antonyms
- indiscipline
- intemperance
- secured bond
- unsecured bond
Etymology
- hamper (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hamperen (Middle English (1100-1500))