hamper
Nouns
- (n) a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) shackle, trammel, bond,
- (n) a basket usually with a cover
Verbs
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(v) 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
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(v) put at a disadvantage
- The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements