Synonyms of hampers

hampers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hamper

as in hinders

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hinders
• impedes
• obstructs
• embarrasses
• handicaps
• inhibits
• stymies
• delays
• restrains
• blocks
• constrains
• short-circuits
• disrupts
• encumbers
• interferes (with)
• hobbles
• thwarts
• clogs
• frustrates
• cramps
• stifles
• trammels
• shackles
• ties
• holds back
• ties up
• fetters
• handcuffs
• hog-ties
• binds
• curbs
• gives a hard time
• cramps one's style
• checks
• strangles
• manacles
• retards
• brakes
• reins
• sabotages
• chains
• chokes
• retains
• baffles
• holds up
• tethers
• balks
• confines
• arrests
• roadblocks
• bogs (down)
• leashes
• derails
• suffocates
• blockades
• smothers
• foils
• barricades
• represses
• muzzles
• mires
• stumps
• suppresses
• halters
• hedges (in)
• hems (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facilitates
• helps
• aids
• assists
• opens
• frees
• liberates
• clears
• releases
• promotes
• encourages
• unties
• unclogs
• loosens
• unstops
• unplugs
• smoothes
• smooths
• makes way
• furthers

hampers

2 of 2

noun

plural of hamper

as in pockets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pockets
• baskets
• bags
• sacks
• crates
• bins
• trunks
• cartons
• boxes
• caddies
• coolers
• lockers
• cases
• kits
• caskets
• warmers
• handbaskets
• bottles
• bowls
• basins
• kettles
• buckets
• cartridges
• pitchers
• kegs
• tubs
• pails
• packs
• pots
• jars
• carriers
• jugs
• containers
• vats
• holders
• vessels
• receptacles
• cans