Hamper Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Hamper [ham-per]

NOUN, VERB

A large basket with a cap or cover, used for storing or transporting goods.
A large basket used to carry food items or other articles used to give someone as a present.

To hold back or interfere.
If someone or something hampers someone or something, it means they are making something difficult or interfering with something you are trying to do.

Example

"Pandemic has hampered our organization's growth."

"Rahul was frustrated with the budget to restrain resulting in hampering of work."

Synonyms

Noun: Bassinet, Carton, Crate, Creel, Basket, Pocket , Bin, Trunk

Verb: Block, Curb, Frustrate, Hamstring, Handicap, Hinder, Delay, Restrain

Antonyms

Verb: Advance, Aid, Allow, Assist, Benefit, Encourage, Facilitate, Forward, Promote, Push