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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 ham·per n. Pronunciation: ' ham-pər Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   ham·pered ; ham·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\ Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century 1 a : to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : IMPEDE b : to interfere with the operation of : DISRUPT 2 a : CURB , RESTRAIN b : to interfere with : ENCUMBER synonyms HAMPER , TRAMMEL , CLOG , FETTER , SHACKLE , MANACLE mean to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting. HAMPER may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence < hampered the investigation by refusing to cooperate>. TRAMMEL suggests entangling by or confining within a net <rules that trammel the artist's creativity>. CLOG usually implies a slowing by something extraneous or encumbering <a court system clogged by frivolous suits>. FETTER suggests a restraining so severe that freedom to move or progress is almost lost <a nation fettered by an antiquated class system>. SHACKLE and MANACLE are stronger than FETTER and suggest total loss of freedom <a mind shackled by stubborn prejudice> <a people manacled by tyranny>.]]> 2 hamper n. Function: noun Etymology: Middle English hamper, hanaper, literally, case to hold goblets, from Anglo-French hanaper, from hanap goblet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hnæpp bowl Date: 14th century : a large basket usually with a cover for packing, storing, or transporting articles (as food or laundry)]]>