HAMPERED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

hampered 1 of 2

adjective

as in hindered

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hampered

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verb

past tense of hamper

as in impeded

to create difficulty for the work or activity of fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path

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Mizzou had nine penalties for 90 yards, including five in the first half, that hampered the offense. — Pj Green september 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026 After injuries hampered his senior season, Bass-Moore encouraged her son to finish his final year of high school and not enroll early at Notre Dame. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The favorite was Lamar Jackson, who was later hampered by injuries and finished with a career-low rushing output. — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The attacks have significantly hampered Russia’s refining capacity and prompted widespread fuel shortages, with Moscow recently extending a ban on diesel exports through the end of September as part of a push to stabilize domestic supplies. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 The rest waited, hampered by issues such as a lack of funds or financial stability. — Deann Evans, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 As Sportico detailed, the Clippers’ possible legal strategy is hampered by the contractual realities of owning an NBA team. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Inter Miami has been hampered by a rash of injuries, but is starting to get a few players back. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered

Adjective

Those tests have covered both controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of controlled

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Last season as a rookie, Ferguson was hindered early in the schedule because of a hamstring injury suffered during training camp.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Arrivals at the show were hindered by a combination of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of front-row guests like Monica Bellucci and Italian singer Jovanotti, and an anti-fur protest.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hindered

Adjective

Shorter seasons, constrained budgets, fragmented audiences, an industry wary of grand and divisive political statements yet eager for high craft — all of it results in television that manages risk instead of confronting it.

— Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Without competitive energy systems, industrial leadership will remain constrained regardless of innovation strength.

— Can Dinçer, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of constrained

Verb

The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team’s efforts to get information.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of impeded

Adjective

For a more restrained take, Simon Miller places fringe along a mini hem, and Ulla Johnson works it into the bodice for a more unexpected finish.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
The statements were positive but restrained, reflecting the pain inflicted by this saga.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrained

Verb

And there are a handful of seats at the top of the upper deck adjacent to the scoreboards that have obstructed views of one corner of the field, so few dozen fans will find a less than premium experience.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Reigns was obstructed from doing his usual moves without feeling any pain.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstructed

Verb

All must be corrected or the Dolphins could be embarrassed by the Chiefs.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Yeah, the Cardinals — led by rookie head coach Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator — embarrassed the Bolts at home.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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