1. hindering or obstructing the movement or progress of something
Usage: present participle of ‘hamper’

1. the action of hindering or obstructing something
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The heavy rain was hampering rescue efforts.
• Budget cuts are hampering the school’s ability to hire new teachers.
• Dense fog was hampering visibility on the highway.
• The hampering of trade negotiations led to economic uncertainty.
• Construction work is hampering traffic flow downtown.
• Outdated equipment was hampering the team’s productivity.
• The hampering effects of the new regulations became apparent quickly.