hampering Definition
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verb
- hampered, hampering
1. To hinder the progress or movement of someone or something.
- Thesaurus: impede, hinder, thwart, restrain, inhibit, hamstring, fetter, restrict, curb, curtail; Antonym: aid, expedite.
- 1. naut.
- Essential but often cumbersome equipment aboard a vessel.
