hampers

The word “hampers” has 2 syllables: hamp-ers.

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmpərz/.


What is synonym and antonym for hampers?

In the thesaurus, “hampers” has 31 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hampers along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hampers

  • bags
  • baskets
  • bins
  • block
  • boxes
  • caddies
  • cartons
  • coolers
  • crates
  • curb
  • embarrasses
  • frustrate
  • hamstring
  • handicaps
  • hinder
  • hinders
  • hobble
  • hold up
  • impede
  • impedes
  • inconvenience
  • inhibit
  • obstruct
  • obstructs
  • pockets
  • prevent
  • retard
  • sacks
  • stymie
  • thwart
  • trunks

Antonyms for hampers

  • advance
  • aid
  • aids
  • allow
  • assist
  • assists
  • benefit
  • encourage
  • facilitate
  • facilitates
  • forward
  • free
  • further
  • help
  • helps
  • let go
  • opens
  • permit
  • promote
  • push
  • support

Meanings of hampers

  • noun
    1. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
    2. (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.
    3. A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
    4. Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
  • verb
    1. To put into a hamper.
    2. To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
    3. To impede in motion or progress.

Example Sentences

  • The dense fog hampers visibility for drivers on the highway.
  • Lack of sleep often hampers cognitive function and decision-making.
  • The broken elevator hampers accessibility to the upper floors of the building.
  • His procrastination habit often hampers his academic performance.
  • Heavy traffic hampers the flow of commuters during rush hour.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hampers, such as: advance, aid, aids, allow, assist, assists, bags.

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baffles

  • amaze
  • astound
  • befuddle
  • bewilder
  • bewilders
  • buffers
  • bumpers
  • confound
  • confuse
  • confuses
  • cushions
  • daze
  • disappoint
  • disconcert
  • dumbfound
  • elude
  • embarrass
  • faze
  • fenders
  • frustrate
  • frustrates
  • hampers
  • mufflers
  • mystify
  • nonplus
  • perplexes
  • puzzle
  • puzzles
  • shields
  • stump
  • stun
  • upset

narrows

  • basin
  • constricts
  • estuary
  • fjord
  • hampers
  • hinders
  • impedes
  • lessens
  • obstructs
  • restricts
  • strait
  • tightens

obstructs

  • block
  • blocks
  • curb
  • cut off
  • embarrasses
  • fills
  • hamper
  • hampers
  • hinder
  • hinders
  • impede
  • impedes
  • inhibit
  • interfere
  • obscure
  • occludes
  • retard
  • stall
  • stonewall
  • stymie
  • thwart

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