Hamper — synonyms, definition

1. hamper (Noun)

9 synonyms

basket bassinet bin bond bushel cradle crate pannier trammel

2 definitions

hamper (Noun) — A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).

hamper (Noun) — A basket usually with a cover.

4 types of

basket constraint handbasket restraint

15 types

ball and chain chains clothes basket clothes hamper cuff fetter food hamper handcuff handlock hobble irons laundry basket linen basket manacle voider

45 synonyms

arrest bind bog bother clog complicate confine cramp curb dawdle delay detain discourage disturb embarrass encumber entangle fetter foil halter • • •

2 definitions

hamper (Verb) — Prevent the progress or free movement of. ex. "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"

hamper (Verb) — Put at a disadvantage. ex. "The brace I have to wear is hampering my movements"

10 types of

bound confine disadvantage disfavor disfavour limit restrain restrict throttle trammel