Definition of Hamper

to delay progress

Examples of Hamper in a sentence

This awful traffic is definitely going to hamper our trip to the beach.  🔊

According to economists, the high rate of unemployment will continue to hamper economic growth.  🔊

The stormy weather will hamper rescue efforts in the mountains.  🔊

In her notes, the mediator wrote how the lack of communication seemed to hamper the creation of a settlement.  🔊

Any attack by enemy soldiers will hamper the arrival of food rations for our troops.  🔊

Although the pain medication has its benefits, it can also hamper the body’s capacity to break down toxins.  🔊

The school district’s severe budget cuts may hamper the flow of education in our schools.  🔊

Even though I would like to fly to Paris with my friends, my lack of funds is going to hamper my journey.  🔊

Your heavy costume is sure to hamper your movements.  🔊

When my neighbor parks in front of my driveway, his actions hamper me from leaving my home.  🔊

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