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 hamper hamper /ˈhæmpɝ/

noun

  1. () A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)  ( trammel , bond , hamper , shackle )
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  2. A basket usually with a cover  ( hamper )
    a basket usually with a cover
     The laundry hamper in the corner was filled with clothes waiting to be washed.
    The laundry hamper in the corner was filled with clothes waiting to be washed.

verb

  1. () Prevent the progress or free movement of  ( cramp , halter , strangle , hamper )
    prevent the progress or free movement of
     He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
    He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
     The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
    the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries
  2. () Put at a disadvantage  ( handicap , hamper , hinder )
    put at a disadvantage
     The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements