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

  • (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
    cramp, halter, strangle,
  • (v) put at a disadvantage
    • The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
    handicap, hinder,

Synonyms

cramp halter strangle shackle trammel bond handicap hinder

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