hampers
/ˈhæmpərz/
VERB
1. Obstructing or hindering progress
To make movement, development, progress, or achievement difficult by creating obstacles, restrictions, or delays.
1.1. Impeding progress or development
To interfere with someone's or something's ability to advance, develop, or achieve a desired result.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- facilitates
- promotes
- advances
- furthers
- encourages
Examples
- Lack of sleep often hampers cognitive function and decision-making.
- His procrastination habit often hampers his academic performance.
Related Words
- obstacle
- impediment
- barrier
- setback
- limitation
1.2. Delaying or disrupting activities
To slow down, interrupt, or prevent an operation, event, or activity from proceeding smoothly or according to schedule.
Synonyms
- delays
- disrupts
- derails
- holds up
- arrests
- stalls
- checks
Antonyms
- expedites
- accelerates
- facilitates
- smooths
- clears
Examples
- Heavy traffic hampers the flow of commuters during rush hour.
- The broken elevator hampers accessibility to the upper floors of the building.
Related Words
- interruption
- disruption
- delay
- bottleneck
- obstruction
1.3. Restricting movement or freedom
To physically restrain, bind, or limit someone's ability to move freely or act independently.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- frees
- liberates
- releases
- loosens
- unties
Related Words
- restraint
- confinement
- captivity
- bondage
- restriction
1.4. Frustrating or thwarting someone's efforts
To prevent someone from achieving an objective or carrying out an intended action by creating difficulties or interfering with their efforts.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- helps
- aids
- assists
- supports
- encourages
Related Words
- opposition
- interference
- frustration
- setback
- obstruction
NOUN
2. Baskets or containers for carrying and storing articles
Large baskets or containers, usually with covers, used for packing, carrying, or storing articles, household goods, or laundry.
2.1. Baskets for carrying or storing goods
Large baskets or containers, often made of wicker or plastic, used to hold, pack, or transport household articles and other belongings.
Synonyms
Related Words
2.2. Laundry baskets
Baskets or bins specifically used to collect, hold, and carry dirty clothes or laundry before washing.
Synonyms
- laundry baskets
- laundry bins
- clothes baskets
- clothes hampers
Related Words
NOUN
3. Things that impede or restrain
Objects, circumstances, or conditions that restrict movement, interfere with progress, or create difficulties.
3.1. Physical restraints or shackles
Objects or devices that bind, restrain, or restrict someone's freedom of movement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- freedom
- liberation
- release
Related Words
- restraint
- confinement
- captivity
- bondage
- chains
3.2. Obstacles or impediments
Circumstances, conditions, or things that obstruct progress, restrict activity, or make the achievement of an objective difficult.
Synonyms
- hindrances
- impediments
- obstacles
- barriers
- roadblocks
- encumbrances
Antonyms
- advantages
- assistance
- facilitation
- benefits
Related Words
- difficulty
- restriction
- interference
- limitation
- setback
VERB
4. Putting articles into baskets or containers
To place or pack articles into a hamper, especially a basket or container used for carrying or storing goods.
4.1. Packing items into a hamper
To put belongings, goods, or other articles into a basket or container for storage, transportation, or organization.
Synonyms
- packs
- loads
- stows
- stores
- places
Antonyms
- empties
- unpacks
- unloads
- removes