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Third Person
hampers
Present Participle
hampering
Past Tense
hampered
Past Participle
hampered
1
to prevent something from moving or progressing
transitive
- The heavy rain hampered our plans for a picnic.
- Lack of cooperation among team members can hamper project success.
- Inadequate funding may hamper the development of essential infrastructure.
- The heavy snowfall hampered the movement of vehicles on the roads.
- A sprained ankle can hamper your movement during physical activities.