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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
  • The program allows eating and drinking establishments within Los Angeles city limits to continue operating in outdoor spaces set up during the pandemic.
    Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The building will include 20% of its units as affordable housing, per the requirement outlined in Wauwatosa's 60-foot limit on building height for properties near residences.
    Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of limit
Noun
  • The move may be seen as a retaliation over the U.S. imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and technology to China.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • And that’s because YouTube offers fewer restrictions on format, length, and style — as well as the ability to tap into passionate fandoms.
    Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeding
Adjective
  • The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 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
  • Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 6 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
  • Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of restraint
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