Hampered definition

Escape was hampered by the fact that the window wouldn't open.

At the same time, Pericles was being sorely hampered by his adversaries at home.

Mining is hampered by the lack of roads and by the want of machinery.

The growth of manufacturing is much hampered by the lack of labour.

The discontent of New England with the war both hampered the American generals and also aided the British, who drew their supplies to a great extent from United States territory.