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(ham-per) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to hold back or hinder progress.

Example Sentence

Please put your dirty clothes in the hamper.

More Example Sentences

A broken wheel can hamper the bike ride.

Synonyms

obstruct; impede; hinder

Antonyms

assist; facilitate; help

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Rhymes

  • camper
  • damper
  • gamper
  • hamper
  • kamper
  • pamper
  • samper
  • sampre
  • scamper
  • stamper
  • tamper
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