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hamper Synonyms
Another word for hamper
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• noun (Context 1)
A large basket with a lid, typically used for storing dirty laundry or for carrying food for a picnic.
Usage Example
"She tossed her damp towels into the wicker laundry basket."
Strong
basket
bin
Weak
pannier
crate
• verb (Context 2)
To hinder, restrict, or impede the free movement, progress, or action of someone or something.
Usage Example
"Heavy snow and freezing winds hampered the rescue team's efforts to reach the stranded hikers."
Strongest
hinder
impede
Strong
obstruct
restrict
thwart
inhibit
Opposites of hamper
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of hamper varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
assist
facilitate
aid
help
expedite
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hamper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hamper