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verb [ T ] uk / ˈhæm.pə r/ us / ˈhæm.pɚ / to prevent someone doing something easily: Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Preventing and impeding. anti-drug. anti-jamming. avoidable. avoidably. bottleneck. derail. fireproof.
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definition: to get in the way of. Bad weather hampered our climb up the mountain. synonyms: hinder, interfere with. antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate, help. similar words: block, frustrate, handicap, obstruct.
HAMPER definition: 1. to prevent someone doing something easily: 2. a large, rectangular container with a lid: 3. a…. Learn more.
When something is hampered, it is prevented from functioning or progressing smoothly due to obstacles or difficulties in the way. For example, bad weather can hamper travel plans by causing flight delays or road closures, while a lack of resources can hamper a business's ability to grow and expand.