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Hampering: meaning, definitions and examples

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hampering

 

[ หˆhรฆmpษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

obstructing progress

Hampering means to hinder the progress, development, or movement of someone or something. It can refer to actions that cause delay or impede efforts.

Synonyms

hindering, impeding, interfering, obstructing

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
  • His lack of experience was hampering the project's success.
  • Poor communication can be hampering team collaboration.
Context #2 | Verb

limiting effectiveness

To hamper can also mean to limit the effectiveness of a person or process. It often refers to situations where potential is not fully realized due to various constraints.

Synonyms

curtailing, detracting, restraining

Examples of usage

  • The outdated equipment was hampering productivity.
  • Financial constraints were hampering the growth of the startup.
  • Strict regulations are hampering innovation in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "hampering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dificultando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช behindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ utrudnianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆจใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entraver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstruir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engelleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํ•ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑู‚ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรกnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekรกลพanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆจ็ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oviranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั– ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™ tรถrษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstruir

Word origin

The term 'hamper' originates from the Middle English word 'hamper', which meant 'to hinder or impede'. This word is derived from the Old French 'hamper', meaning 'to obstruct'. The roots can also be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *hamps, referring to hands or grasping. The meaning evolved over time to encompass various connotations of obstruction or hindrance. In contemporary English, 'hampering' is frequently used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, indicating a delay or limitation in progress, effectiveness, or action.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,139, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.