hamper

/hˈæmpɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. prevent the progress or free movement of
   “He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather”
2. put at a disadvantage
   “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”

noun

1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
2. a basket usually with a cover

Synonyms for hamper

• halter
• cramp
• strangle
• handicap
• hinder
• shackle
• bond
• trammel

Words that rhyme with hamper

• damper
• stamper
• tamper
• camper
• scamper
• pamper
• gamper
• kamper
• samper