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hamper in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    shackle  bond  hamper  trammel 
  2. a basket usually with a cover
    hamper 
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"
    hamper  halter  cramp  strangle 
  2. put at a disadvantage
    "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
    handicap  hinder  hamper 
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