Hamper and Open

Hamper

Hamper verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path

Open is an antonym for hamper in impede topic.

Nearby Words: hampered, hampering

Open

Open verb - To make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions.
Usage example: we need to open this drain that's clogged with hair

Hamper is an antonym for open.

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Common collocations

way hamper way open way
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