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

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

This uncertainty hampers long-term planning and threatens essential services like smaller class sizes and mental health support. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Electronics are susceptible to temperature changes, and any dust that blocks outward air vents or hampers fresh air flow into the machine can cause real damage. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026