| Main Entry: | hamper |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | impede, restrict |
Synonyms: |
baffle, balk, bar, bind, block, check, clog, cramp, cramp one's style, cumber, curb, drag one's feet, embarrass, encumber, entangle, fetter, foil, frustrate, get in the way, hamstring, handicap, hang up, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold up, inconvenience, inhibit, interfere with, leash, obstruct, prevent, restrain, retard, shackle, slow down, stymie, thwart, tie, tie one's hands, tie up, trammel |
Antonyms: |
aid, allow, assist, encourage, expedite, help, permit, promote |
| Main Entry: | tie/tie up |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hamper, hinder |
Synonyms: |
bind, clog, confine, curb, delay, entrammel, fetter, hog-tie, hold, leash, limit, lock up, obstruct, restrain, restrict, shackle, stop, tie one's hands, trammel |
Antonyms: |
aid, assist, encourage, free, help |
| Main Entry: | immobilize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | tie |
Synonyms: |
bind*, bring to a screeching halt, clog, confine, curb, delay, entrammel, fetter, hog-tie, hold, idle, leash, limit, lock up, obstruct, restrain, restrict, shackle, stop, tie one's hands, tie up, trammel |