HAMPERS Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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hampers

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noun

plural of hamper

as in pockets

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampers

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True commitment allows strategies to develop and succeed, as indecision hinders progress.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Neptune retrograde hinders our intuition, leaving us lost in the fog.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of hinders

Noun

The set includes two medium baskets and one larger basket, giving you plenty of styling options throughout the house.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.

— Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026

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Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of impedes

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There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026

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