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hamper
What does hamper mean?
hamper (verb): prevent the progress or free movement of.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use hamper in a sentence?
- He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce hamper?
/ˈhæmpɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of hamper?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “hamper” mean?
to hold very tightly, as to not fall off
Not quite: that's what cling means.
to turn aside or deviate to avoid impact
Not quite: that's what swerve means.
to rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly
Not quite: that's what whirl means.
prevent the progress or free movement of
Right! That's what “hamper” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “hamper”?
rival
Not quite: rival means something else.
trace
Not quite: trace means something else.
cramp
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bless
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