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hampering

/hæmˈpɛrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hampering mean?

verb

to hinder or obstruct the progress or effectiveness of something or someone; to cause difficulty or delay.

Example

"The heavy rain was hampering the rescue efforts."

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