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hamper

noun

1 hamper

A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).

synonyms: bond, shackle, trammel.

Roget 191: receptacle; inclosure etc. 232; recipient, receiver, reservatory.    compartment; cell, cellule; follicle; hole, corner, niche, ... show more

Dutch: boeien, boei, kluister
Polish: szekla, szakla

2 hamper

A basket usually with a cover.

Dutch: korf, sluitmand, pakmand
Polish: koszaƂka

verb

1 hamper

Prevent the progress or free movement of:
— He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather.

synonyms: cramp, halter, strangle.

2 hamper

Put at a disadvantage.

synonyms: handicap, hinder.

Roget 706: hinder, impede, filibuster [U.S.], impedite, embarrass.    keep off, stave off, ward off; obviate; avert, antevert; turn aside, draw off, ... show more


Moby thesaurus: Oregon boat, anchor, bag, balk, bar, barrel, barricade, basket, bear hard upon, bilbo, bind, block, bond, bonds, bottle, box, box up, bridle, burden, burthen ... show more.

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