Hamper Synonyms and Antonyms

hămpər
Something that impedes or prevents entry or passage
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bar
  2. barricade
  3. barrier
  4. block
  5. blockage
  6. clog
  7. hindrance
  8. hurdle
  9. impediment
  10. obstacle
  11. obstruction
  12. snag
  13. stop
  14. traverse
  15. wall
To restrict the activity or free movement of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hinder
  2. fetter
  3. impede
  4. handcuff
  5. halter
  6. hobble
  7. handicap
  8. embarrass
  9. cramp
  10. manacle
  11. shackle
  12. trammel
  13. chain
  14. hamstring
  15. basket
  16. block
  17. clog
  18. thwart
  19. confine
  20. container
  21. crate
  22. leash
  23. curb
  24. encumber
  25. foil
  26. frustrate
  27. tie
  28. inhibit
  29. load
  30. hog-tie
  31. obstruct
  32. pannier
  33. restrain
  34. restrict
  35. slow
  36. stymie
  37. strangle
Antonyms:
  1. help
  2. allow
  3. permit
  4. assist
  5. aid
  6. encourage
  7. promote
  8. expedite
A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. creel
  2. pannier
  3. shackle
  4. laundry box
  5. bond
  6. trammel
To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hinder

Words Related to Hamper

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Hamper Sentence Examples

  • He likes the house spotless and the hamper empty every day.

  • Last night she had noticed a few clothes in a hamper in the laundry room.

  • The complications of Chinese writing greatly hamper education.

  • He didn't need more emotions to hamper his decision making, and he didn't need Tim to disown him at the end of this mess.

  • Nor were any great difficulties with the Church to hamper the growth of this kingdom.

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