hamper

noun

a basket usually with a cover

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

verb

put at a disadvantage

prevent the progress or free movement of

Synonyms for hamper

hinderv entrammel impedev obstructv handicapn thwartv basketn hobblev frustratev shacklev inhibitv

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