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hampering

UK
/ˈhæmpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæmpərɪŋ/

Translations

hamperingnoun
The continual hampering of the investigation frustrated the detectives.
L’entrave continue à l’enquête a frustré les détectives.
Additional translations
obstructionSoutenu; emploi plus général pour une gêne ou un blocage.
Synonyms
hindrance
obstruction
impediment
barrier
deterrent
hamperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhæm.pər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæm.pɚ.ɪŋ/
Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that obstructs or impedes.
Hampering regulations discouraged innovation in the sector.
Des réglementations entravant ont découragé l’innovation dans le secteur.
Additional translations
gênantPlus naturel dans certains contextes courants.
Synonyms
hindering
impeding
obstructing
inhibiting
retarding
thwarting
stifling
restricting
handicapping
blocking
crippling
frustrating
constraining
deterring
encumbering
interfering
hamperverb

hampering

Gerund

hampered
Past Simple
hampered
Past Participle
hampering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæmpə/
US
/ˈhæmpər/
The heavy rain hampered the construction work, causing delays.
La forte pluie a entravé les travaux de construction, provoquant des retards.
Additional translations
gênerEmploi fréquent quand il s’agit d’une gêne ou d’une difficulté matérielle.
Synonyms
hinder
impede
obstruct
interfere
restrict
delay
deter
Antonyms
facilitate
assist
aid

Definitions

hamperingnoun
The act of hindering or obstructing progress, movement, or development.
The continual hampering of the investigation frustrated the detectives.
hamperinggerund / present participle
Causing hindrance; obstructing or impeding.
Hampering regulations discouraged innovation in the sector.
hamperverb
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something.
The heavy rain hampered the construction work, causing delays.
To restrict or encumber by binding, entangling, or obstructing.
Her long skirt hampered her as she climbed the steep stairs.
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