hamper meaning

hamper as a verb

1. prevent the progress or free movement of
   • He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather
   • the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries

   Synonyms: halter, cramp, strangle

   Type of: restrict

2. put at a disadvantage
   • The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

   Synonyms: handicap, hinder

   Type of: disadvantage

hamper as a noun

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

   Synonyms: shackle, bond, trammel

   Type of: restraint

   Kinds: ball and chain, fetter, handcuff, irons

2. a basket usually with a cover

   Type of: basket

   Kinds: clothes hamper, food hamper

How to pronounce hamper

hamper is pronounced /ˈhæmpə/ in British English and /ˈhæmpɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hamper

• scamper
• camper
• pamper
• tamper
• damper
• stamper