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Synonyms & Antonyms for hamper
Synonyms: Verb
clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, stymie, tie up, trammel
Antonyms: Verb
aid, assist, facilitate, help
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Examples of hamper in a Sentence
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The project was hampered by budget restraints. Construction is hampering traffic on the highway.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
It has also been hampered by shifting leadership at City Hall — three mayors and one interim mayor since 2012 — and a lack of consensus among nonprofits and other stakeholders. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Why San Diego will never ‘solve’ homelessness," 21 Aug. 2019 Some executives also have complained that an outsize focus on share prices and quarterly results hamper their ability to build businesses for the long term. — Dallas News, "CEOs of eight Dallas-Fort Worth companies sign on to rethink meaning of shareholder value," 19 Aug. 2019 In June researchers at Goldman Sachs had been sceptical that the trade war was hampering investment, pointing out that overall policy uncertainty was low. — The Economist, "The trade war is leading some firms to crimp investment," 15 Aug. 2019 But critics maintain that regulations will in fact hamper conservation efforts at a time of biodiversity crisis. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Trump Administration Overhauls How the Endangered Species Act Is Enforced," 13 Aug. 2019 Pacquiao landed only 81 punches and said he was hampered by a shoulder injury suffered while training. — Matt Bonesteel, The Denver Post, "Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are beefing again. Will it lead to a rematch?," 24 July 2019 Pacquiao landed only 81 punches and said he was hampered by a shoulder injury suffered while training. — Matt Bonesteel, courant.com, "Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are beefing again. Will it lead to a rematch?," 24 July 2019 He was perhaps hampered by a slide tackle by Nagatomo. — Tariq Panja, New York Times, "World Cup 2018: Belgium Shocks Japan With Stunning Rally," 4 July 2018 Hawley has defended the probe but admitted it was hampered by the fact that his office doesn’t have subpoena power in Sunshine Law investigations. — Jason Hancock, kansascity, "Greitens admits using secret texting app with staff but says he didn’t violate laws | The Kansas City Star," 14 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Instead, a pile of dirty ones filled a nearby hamper. — Los Angeles Times, "Living in L.A., one Airbnb at a time," 8 Aug. 2019 If Williams does decide to give her washing machine a break, these chic hampers should do the trick. — Danielle Harling, House Beautiful, "Wendy Williams's Alternative to Using a Hamper Is...Weird," 16 May 2019 Peters argues that the movement also put a hamper on companies’ revenue prospects. — Elisabeth Zerofsky, The New Yorker, "The Causes and Consequences of Berlin’s Rapid Gentrification," 12 July 2019 But the delayed start of the project, which was originally slated to begin in early summer, has some local business owners fearful that construction this fall could deter shoppers and hamper sales at the start of the annual holiday shopping season. — Karen Ann Cullotta, chicagotribune.com, "Some downtown Winnetka business owners say fall streetscape construction could hurt sales," 7 June 2019 Wendelken earned his first big-league win and was wheeled into the shower in a laundry hamper after the game for the traditional beer shower. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "Powerful moves pay off for A’s in win at St. Louis," 25 June 2019 Advocates and mental-health providers said numerous barriers hamper Asian New Yorkers from receiving care, first among them cultural stigmas surrounding mental illness, which many see as a Western concept. — Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, "Advocates Push for Better Mental-Health Care for Asian New Yorkers," 25 Oct. 2018 Harrods hampers have been legendary European luxury gifts since 1894, and will now be sold in the United States for the first time ever. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Williams Sonoma Is Bringing Brings Harrods To The U.S. For The First Time," 6 Nov. 2018 Ask Family Members to (Pretty Please) Pre-Sort Keep two labelled hampers in every bedroom (or guest room)—one for whites and one for darks—then tell family members to abide by the rules. — Shelby Deering, Good Housekeeping, "The Laundry Essentials That’ll Save You a Ton of Time During the Holidays," 27 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hamper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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