enhamper

/ɛnˈhæmpər/

Definitions

1. verb

to hinder or obstruct the movement or progress of something or someone

“The heavy snowstorm enhampered the rescue efforts.”

2. verb

to make something more difficult or less effective

“The bureaucratic red tape enhampered the company’s ability to innovate.”

3. noun

something that hinders or obstructs the movement or progress of something or someone

“The traffic enhamper in the city made the commute long.”

Synonyms

  • hamper
  • hinder
  • impede
  • obstruct

Antonyms

  • aid
  • facilitate