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adjective

Definition of hamperingnext
as in blocking

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hampering

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noun

as in limit

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hampering

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verb

present participle of hamper
as in hindering
to create difficulty for the work or activity of fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
  1. limit
  2. restriction
  3. impeding
  4. frustrating
  5. limitation
  6. obstructing
  7. curb
  8. restraint
Noun
  • This young team has got a lot here, so no limits on that.
    Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As for the two fire stations, Burgis said the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is building them within Brentwood city limits.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of limit
Noun
  • Any movement on the issue appears unlikely as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January, underscoring the hurdles in imposing restrictions on a separate branch of government even as public confidence in the court has fallen to record lows.
    Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The government has called on Mehta to impose restrictions for a decade.
    Paresh Dave, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Ficus tree roots can lift and split concrete walkways, potentially impeding pedestrian movement.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • If the bill somehow does not pass before a midnight deadline, the government will shut down, putting federal employees on unpaid furlough and potentially impeding the function of numerous government departments and programs just before Christmas.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeding
Adjective
  • However, the past two seasons have been frustrating for Alexander, as injuries have plagued him since his career year in 2022.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And yet the overuse of this crutch was frustrating last night, most of all because Short suffered for it.
    Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrating
Noun
  • But the current legislative inspector general, who took over from Pope nearly three years ago, told the Tribune these limitations haven’t been a problem.
    Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • There are also limitations because of battery life.
    Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of limitation
Verb
  • Kaitlyn Hall, 25, and James Hamilton, 26, are each charged with two counts of obstructing justice.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructing
Noun
  • What to know: Residents should bring their last hurricane waste items to the curb.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
  • According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of curb
Noun
  • Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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