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hamper¹ Definition

ham·per (ham′pər)

transitive verb

to keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber

Etymology: northern ME hampren, akin to hamelian, to maim (with freq. -er & intrusive -p-) < IE base *kem-, to press together > hem

hamper² Definition

ham·per (ham′pər)

noun

a large basket, usually with a cover

Etymology: var. of hanaper

hamper Synonyms

hamper

n.

creel, pannier, laundry box; see basket 1.

hamper Synonyms

hamper

v.

impede, thwart, embarrass; see hinder.

hamper Usage Examples

Object

  • effort: European Union ( EU ) sugar policies hamper global efforts to reduce poverty.
  • basket: Hamper basket full of locally produced treats available upon request.
  • chocolate: It's the Art of the Chocolatier for cards and gifts as well as hampers, chocolates and confectionery for all occasions.
  • progress: Messi, 18, saw his progress hampered by a thigh injury in the run-up to the tournament.
  • recovery: Relatively high oil prices this year may also have hampered recovery in the manufacturing sector.

Preposition: on

arrival: Welcome hamper on arrival including milk, bread, cereal, wine, biscuits, fruit, cheese, butter and juice.

Subject

  • lack: Owner Managers Is your business hampered by lack of cash flow?
  • absence: The latter however is somewhat hampered by the absence of the logbook for the period July 1987 August 1991 from the Club library.
  • shortage: Research New ideas hampered by shortage of specialist staff Center set up from scratch shows benefit of team approach.
  • injury: Messi, 18, saw his progress hampered by a thigh injury in the run-up to the tournament.
  • fact: The recovery was hampered by the fact that the lorry's brakes appeared to have jammed on.

Adjective modifier

memorable: Gifts & Crafts Blueberry Barn Ltd Unique and memorable hampers, gift baskets, candles and pampering gifts for any occasion.

Modifying Another Word

  • severely: However, birding was severely hampered by hoards of huge Horse Flies.
  • seriously: Nor do these surface defects seriously hamper the viewing experience.

Preposition: with

ease: I cannot order airline tickets or even purchase a Fortnum's hamper with any great ease.

Preposition: by

  • lack: Owner Managers Is your business hampered by lack of cash flow?
  • absence: The latter however is somewhat hampered by the absence of the logbook for the period July 1987 August 1991 from the Club library.
  • shortage: Research New ideas hampered by shortage of specialist staff Center set up from scratch shows benefit of team approach.
  • injury: Messi, 18, saw his progress hampered by a thigh injury in the run-up to the tournament.
  • fact: The recovery was hampered by the fact that the lorry's brakes appeared to have jammed on.