hamper

noun

  1. 1

    a basket usually with a cover

  2. 2

    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

verb

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    put at a disadvantage

    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

Synonyms

Also useful for “hamper”:Unscrambler