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hamper

(hæmpəʳ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense hampers, present participle hampering, past tense, past participle hampered
1. verb
If someone or something hampers you, they make it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do.
The bad weather hampered rescue operations. [VERB noun]
I was hampered by a lack of information. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: hinder, handicap, hold up, prevent More Synonyms of hamper
2. countable noun
A hamper is a basket containing food of various kinds that is given to people as a present.
...a luxury food hamper.
Synonyms: basket, case, package, flax kit [New Zealand] More Synonyms of hamper
3. countable noun
A hamper is a large basket with a lid, used especially for carrying food in.
...a picnic hamper.

hamper in British English 1

(ˈhæmpə)
verb
1. (transitive)
to prevent the progress or free movement of
noun
2.  nautical
gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way
Derived forms
hamperedness (ˈhamperedness)
noun
hamperer (ˈhamperer)
noun
Word origin
C14: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Old English hamm enclosure, hemm hem1

hamper in British English 2

(ˈhæmpə)
noun
1. 
a large basket, usually with a cover
2.  British
such a basket and its contents, usually food
3.  US
a laundry basket
Word origin
C14: variant of hanaper

hamper in American English 1

(ˈhæmpər)
verb transitive
to keep from moving or acting freely; hinder; impede; encumber
Word origin
northern ME hampren, akin to hamelian, to maim (with freq. -er & intrusive -p-) < IE base *kem-, to press together > hem1

hamper in American English 2

(ˈhæmpər)
noun
a large basket, usually with a cover
Word origin
var. of hanaper

Examples of 'hamper' in a sentence
hamper

The manager is hampered by a lack of aerial ability.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The high concentration of toxic gases underground is hampering the rescue attempt.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Firefighters' rescue efforts were hampered by the collapse of the roof and widespread clutter inside the building.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That was another line that often hampered flirting.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Photograph the evidence and win a hamper of organic food.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The search has been hampered by a lack of fuel for a rescue helicopter.
The Sun (2008)
Hopes that they would be found alive were dashed as poor weather hampered rescuers.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Staff will pack you off in the morning with a luxury hamper.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It seems that all that could hamper its progress is consumers ceasing to buy gadgets.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Their efforts were hampered by strong winds and high temperatures.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The rescue was hampered by fears that the building could collapse.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And the important work they do is often hampered by the plain ridiculous requests of some holidaymakers.
The Sun (2012)
 Food hampers are provided on arrival and are included in the price.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Progress has been hampered by the lack of a formal approach to talks from the miners.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Difficult weather conditions are hampering the operation.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
His progress has hampered by back injuries.
The Sun (2006)
Rescue efforts were hampered when his car burst into flames.
The Sun (2015)
 Rescue attempts were hampered by fears of a second collapse.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But they had to complete all the tasks properly to win a food hamper.
The Sun (2008)
It is hampered by a lack of drugs in its pipeline and threats from generic rivals.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He has made no attempt to hide the injury since then with heavy strapping around the knee and his movement has been hampered.
The Sun (2013)
To make it worth their while, the prize of a luxury hamper was up for grabs.
The Sun (2008)
But in Britain the experience is often hampered by litter and pollution.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The weather hampered search efforts by 115 locals and soldiers from the mainland.
The Sun (2012)
Inch by inch we begin to slowly crawl back, our movements hampered by the thick flak jackets.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The hotel will also provide afternoon tea and picnic hampers for lunch in the garden, on the beach or the cliffs.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A couple of tickets for Chatsworth are also thrown in and you get to keep the picnic hamper.
The Sun (2015)
A spokeswoman added that it was probable that people would be able to bring a sandwich, but not a picnic hamper.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

In other languages
hamper

British English: hamper VERB
If someone or something hampers you, they make it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do.
The bad weather hampered rescue operations.
  • American English: hamper
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dificultar
  • Chinese: 妨碍
  • European Spanish: dificultar
  • French: gêner
  • German: behindern
  • Italian: ostacolare
  • Japanese: 阻止する
  • Korean: 훼방하다
  • European Portuguese: dificultar
  • Latin American Spanish: dificultar
British English: hamper NOUN
A hamper is a basket containing food of various kinds that is given to people as a present.
...a luxury food hamper.
  • American English: hamper
  • Brazilian Portuguese: cesto
  • Chinese: 礼品食物篮
  • European Spanish: cesta
  • French: panier
  • German: Korb
  • Italian: cesta
  • Japanese: かごに入ったプレゼント
  • Korean: 바구니
  • European Portuguese: cesto
  • Latin American Spanish: cesta

Chinese translation of 'hamper'

hamper

(ˈhæmpəʳ)

vt

  1. [person, movement, effort] 阻碍(礙) (zǔ'ài)

n (c)

  1. (Brit) 食品篮(籃) (shípǐnlán) (个(個), gè)
(verb) 
Definition
to make it difficult for (someone or something) to move or progress
I was hampered by a lack of information.
Synonyms
hinder
Landslides are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies.
handicap
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
hold up
prevent
We took steps to prevent it happening.
These methods prevent pregnancy.
restrict
The shoulder straps restrict movement.
frustrate
The government has deliberately frustrated his efforts.
curb
He must learn to curb that temper of his.
slow down
restrain
He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me.
hamstring
He could hamstring a conservative-led coalition.
interfere with
cramp
She was worried that her dad would cramp her style.
thwart
They were doing all they could to thwart the opposition.
obstruct
The authorities are obstructing the investigation.
impede
Fallen rocks are impeding the progress of rescue workers.
hobble
A decrease in export activity hobbles our economy.
fetter
He would not be fettered by bureaucracy.
encumber
fishermen encumbered with bulky clothing and boots
trammel
Opposites
help
,
further
,
aid
,
forward
,
encourage
,
speed
,
promote
,
boost
,
assist
,
expedite
(noun) 
Definition
a large basket with a lid
a luxury food hamper
Synonyms
basket
a laundry basket
case
package
flax kit (New Zealand)
kete (New Zealand)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of cramp
Definition
to confine or restrict
She was worried that her dad would cramp her style.
Synonyms
restrict,
hamper,
inhibit,
hinder,
check,
handicap,
confine,
hamstring,
constrain,
obstruct,
impede,
shackle,
circumscribe,
encumber
in the sense of curb
Definition
to control or restrain
He must learn to curb that temper of his.
Synonyms
restrain,
control,
check,
contain,
restrict,
moderate,
suppress,
inhibit,
subdue,
hinder,
repress,
constrain,
retard,
impede,
muzzle,
bridle,
stem the flow of,
keep a tight rein on
in the sense of encumber
Definition
to hinder or impede
fishermen encumbered with bulky clothing and boots
Synonyms
hamper,
restrict,
handicap,
slow down,
cramp,
inhibit,
clog,
hinder,
inconvenience,
overload,
impede,
weigh down,
trammel,
incommode (formal)

Synonyms of 'hamper'

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