Verb
The project was hampered by budget restraints.
Construction is hampering traffic on the highway.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
But low turnout in Detroit could hamper Biden's chances of staying in office.—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024 Many of the problems that plagued Warren’s tenure — notably the lack of funding — also hampered his predecessors Abraham Metellus and Sandy Dorsainvil.—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
Noun
Doing at least one load a day can help keep the process manageable while ensuring your hamper doesn’t get out of control.—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024 The option will be available starting July 26 and will come with its own private skipper, a luxury food and beverage hamper, Uber goody bags, and door-to-door pick-up and drop-offs in an Uber Black van.—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hamper
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English
Noun
Middle English hamper, hanaper, literally, case to hold goblets, from Anglo-French hanaper, from hanap goblet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hnæpp bowl
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