hamper
verb (used with object)
to hold back; hinder; impede.
will hamper
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future tenseof hamper.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Employees on the team have expressed concerns the move will hamper their work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Analysts pointed to the guidance cut and “stunning” CFO change, which they believe will hamper the company’s turnaround efforts.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Veterinarians have also used CBD to help dogs, cats, and other pets handle painful conditions, leading them to warn that this hemp ban will hamper treatment efforts.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025
The former bureaucrat is a fiery opponent but his supporters fear his imprisonment will hamper the AAP’s campaign.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
He was an almost perfect example of self-defeat, the way in which a man will hamper his career and wreck his happiness, and then blame the world for his failure and misery.
From The Old Die Rich by Horace Leonard Gold
