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Definitions of 'hamper'  

1. (noun) shackle, bond, hamper, trammel
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

2. (verb) hamper
a basket usually with a cover

3. (verb) hamper, halter, cramp, strangle
prevent the progress or free movement of
"He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"

4. (verb) handicap, hinder, hamper
put at a disadvantage
"The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"


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