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ham·per1
 hamper1
- pronunciation:
- haem
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verb |
| inflections: |
hampered, hampering, hampers |
| definition: |
to get in the way of.
Bad weather hampered our climb up the mountain.- synonyms:
- hinder, interfere with
- antonyms:
- aid, assist, facilitate, help
- similar words:
- block, frustrate, handicap, obstruct
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| related words: |
burden, limit, oppress, prevent, prohibit, stunt |
| derivation: |
hamperer (n.) |
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