CEFR B2

hampering

verb

Meaning

To hinder or impede the progress of something; to obstruct.

Examples

Heavy traffic can hamper your ability to get to work on time.
Lack of funding hampered the research project.

Synonyms: hinder, impede, obstruct, thwart

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hampering (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhæmpər/

Definition

To hinder or impede the progress of something; to obstruct.

Examples

Heavy traffic can hamper your ability to get to work on time.
Lack of funding hampered the research project.
His injuries hampered his performance in the final match.

How to Use hampering

hamper someone's progress (prepositional phrase): To make it difficult for someone to move forward or succeed. — "His lack of experience will likely hamper his progress in the new role."
hamper something (prepositional phrase): To obstruct or hinder a thing or action. — "The bad weather will hamper the rescue operations."

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