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Definition of Hamper
1. Noun. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Exact synonyms: Bond, Shackle, Trammel
Specialized synonyms: Ball And Chain, Fetter, Hobble, Cuff, Handcuff, Handlock, Manacle, Chains, Irons
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Shackle, Trammel
Specialized synonyms: Ball And Chain, Fetter, Hobble, Cuff, Handcuff, Handlock, Manacle, Chains, Irons
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Shackle, Trammel
2. Verb. Prevent the progress or free movement of. "The imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
Exact synonyms: Cramp, Halter, Strangle
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel
Generic synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel
3. Noun. A basket usually with a cover.
Generic synonyms: Basket, Handbasket
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Basket, Clothes Hamper, Laundry Basket, Voider, Food Hamper
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Basket, Clothes Hamper, Laundry Basket, Voider, Food Hamper
4. Verb. Put at a disadvantage. "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Exact synonyms: Handicap, Hinder
Generic synonyms: Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Derivative terms: Handicap
Generic synonyms: Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Derivative terms: Handicap
Definition of Hamper
1. n. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
2. v. t. To put in a hamper.
3. v. t. To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
4. n. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Definition of Hamper
1. to hinder [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hinder
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hamper
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