Hamper and Lessen

Hamper

Hamper verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

Lessen and hamper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Hamper".

Nearby Words: hampered, hampering

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Hamper and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hamper" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Common collocations

bit hamper bit lessen bit
effectiveness hamper effectiveness lessen effectiveness
morale hamper morale lessen morale
chances hamper chances lessen chances
Other words: powers.
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