hamper
verb (used with object)
to hold back; hinder; impede.
hampered
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past participleof hamper.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof hamper.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
hamperverb (used with object)to hold back; hinder; impede.
Example Sentences
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The biceps problem hampered him as a hitter, eventually prompting a stint on the injured list in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
He described how the incredibly complex investigation as fundamentally poorly resourced "from start to finish", hampered by "indecision and apathy" from senior officers, as well as a lack of cooperation from UK Special Forces command.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“They also attempted to put on a satellite tracking tag, but similarly, conditions hampered their efforts.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
A facial injury in early August hampered Garnacho's pre-season and meant he missed the Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain, adding to the complications.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Perilee ran to Karl, her progress hampered by exhaustion and her round middle.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
