hamper
The word “hamper” has 2 syllables: ham-per.
It's pronounced as /ˈhæmpər/.
What is synonym and antonym for hamper?
In the thesaurus, “hamper” has 26 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hamper along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hamper
- bag
- basket
- bin
- block
- box
- carton
- crate
- curb
- embarrass
- frustrate
- hamstring
- hinder
- hobble
- hold up
- impede
- inconvenience
- inhibit
- locker
- obstruct
- prevent
- retard
- sack
- stymie
- thwart
- trunk
Antonyms for hamper
- advance
- aid
- allow
- assist
- benefit
- encourage
- facilitate
- forward
- free
- further
- help
- let go
- open
- permit
- promote
- push
- support
Meanings of hamper
- noun
- A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
- (uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper.
- A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
- verb
- To put into a hamper.
- To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
- To impede in motion or progress.
Example Sentences
- The heavy rain did not hamper our enthusiasm for the outdoor barbecue.
- Please don't let anything hamper your creativity, let your ideas flow freely.
- The traffic congestion may hamper our arrival time, but we'll do our best to be there on schedule.
- The economic downturn is starting to hamper business growth in the region.
- She carefully packed her belongings into the hamper before heading off on her weekend getaway.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hamper, such as: advance, aid, allow, assist, bag, basket, benefit.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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