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hamper v. [
halter, cramp, strangle] prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
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hamper n. [
shackle, bond, trammel] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
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hamper v. [
handicap, hinder] put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
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hamper n. a basket usually with a cover
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