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Hamper

🔄 Synonyms of "Hamper"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
disadvantagenoun	A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
handicapnoun	Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
halternoun	A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
crampnoun	A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.
shacklenoun	(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
trammelsnoun	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
bondnoun	(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
hinderverb	(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
trammelnoun	Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hamper"

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Word	Definition
shacklenoun	(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
halternoun	A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
trammelnoun	Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
crampnoun	A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.
hinderverb	(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
handicapnoun	Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
bondnoun	(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
disadvantagenoun	A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
trammelsnoun	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
wastebasketnoun	A usually small indoor receptacle for items that are to be discarded; a rubbish bin.
basketnoun	A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
blocknoun	A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
stallnoun	(countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
fetternoun	(figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
hobbleverb	To walk lame, or unevenly.
nagnoun	(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
curbnoun	(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
dampenverb	(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
derailverb	(transitive) To cause to come off the tracks.
erodeverb	To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.