hamper
/ˈhæmpər/
verb
- To hinder, obstruct, or slow down the progress or movement of someone or something.
- The heavy rain hampered our efforts to finish the hike.
- Her injured ankle hampered her ability to run.
- Lack of funding hampered the research project.
Antonyms
noun
- A large basket or container with a lid, used for storing or carrying items such as laundry, food, or picnic supplies.
- We packed a picnic hamper with sandwiches and fruit.
- She put the dirty clothes in the laundry hamper.
- The wicker hamper sat in the corner of the bedroom.