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Definition

to hinder; i.e., slow down or cause problems for

Do not confuse this verb form of the word with the noun form that has a completely different meaning. The noun form refers to a basket or container in which things are stored or transported—such as a laundry hamper.

He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather

hampered = hindered (slowed or made more difficult)

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But-incongruous as it may seem to some-I was restrained and hampered by my innate sense of justice.
Agatha Christie -- And Then There Were None

hampered = hindered

The stick that had supported a skull hampered him but he would not be parted from his only weapon.
William Golding -- Lord of the Flies

hampered = hindered (slowed progress)

The paper said Granma and Granpa was selfish, and being that way was total hampering me for the rest of my continual life.
Forest Carter -- Education of Little Tree

hampering = hindering; i.e., slowing down or causing problems

With the hampering help of my sisters I made the little doghouse.
Wilson Rawls -- Where the Red Fern Grows

hampering = hindering; i.e., slowing down or causing problems

Nearly all of his father's presents were given with reservations which hampered their value somewhat.
John Steinbeck -- The Red Pony

hampered = hindered

Peeta starts up hampered by not only the leg but the knife in his hand.
Suzanne Collins -- The Hunger Games

hampered = hindered (slowed down)

He is still playing, but is obviously hampered by the sprained ankle.
I hire good people, so I'm less hampered by my own limitations.

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