hampers

Obstructs or baskets

Hampers works as both noun and verb.

A hamper is a large basket, typically with a lid—used for laundry or for holding food and gifts: a picnic hamper, a gift hamper, Toss it in the hamper.

To hamper is to hinder or impede progress: Bad weather hampered the rescue effort.

The noun and verb are unrelated words that happen to share a spelling.

obstructs

hinder

Obstruct or delay

inhibit · thwart · stymie · encumber · curtail · delay · disrupt · interfere · handicap · constrain

baskets

wicker

Pliant twig for weaving

storage · rattan · straw · bamboo · seagrass · lid · interwoven · artisanal · craftsmanship · coiled

picnics

wicker

Pliant twig for weaving

park · alfresco · wine · cheese · fruit · tablecloth · cutlery · thermos · cooler · provisions

laundry

linens

Household fabric goods

bedroom · bathroom · lid · wicker · plastic · sorting · overflow · basket · closet · ventilated

gifts

presents

Items given freely

cellophane · treats · gourmet · chocolates · wine · cheese · fruit · luxury · festive · delivery

Categories
Opposites
facilitation vs. obstruction

hampersfacilitates

Makes more possible

aids · assists · enables · expedites · advances

support vs. hindrance

hamperssupports

Sustains or reinforces

benefits · encourages · boosts · empowers · bolsters

Phrases
Family

hamper, hampered, hampering, unhampered

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G