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
• smooths
• makes way
• furthers

hampers

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noun

plural of hamper

as in pockets

Related 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hampers

Verb

That marks a 37% increase from the same time last year, as the Iran war hampers oil supply. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

The lack of open pores in the soil also hampers the movement of air and water. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures. — James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Neighbors of the state park who have become accustomed to spontaneous visits found that the new system hampers their ability to make a last-minute trip. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

This is important because Toph is blind, but that in no way hampers her ability to earth bend. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 June 2026

The fractured geo-political landscape also hampers efforts to forge international conservation agreements, even though some big successes like the High Seas Treaty have moved forward. — Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026

Over time, this erodes trust, hampers innovation and increases attrition. — Kapil Jain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026