Hamper

Parts Of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To interfere with something.

Synonyms: Similar words

block

curb

frustrate

handicap

hinder

hobble

hold up

inconvenience

inhibit

obstruct

prevent

retard

Antonyms: Opposite words

advance	aid	allow
benefit	encourage	facilitate
forward	help	permit

advance

aid

allow

benefit

encourage

facilitate

forward

help

permit

Sentences:

Traffic

The heavy traffic will hamper us from reaching the hospital.

Men looking at the monitor

Lack of communication hampered the project.

Woman

The uncomfortable costume hampered her movements.

Rescue team, water

The bad weather hampered the rescue team from reaching the destination.