hamper
n 1: anything that restrains (especially something used to tie
down or restrain a prisoner) [syn: {shackle}, {bond}, {trammel},
{trammels}]
2: a basket usually with a cover
v 1: prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered
in his efforts by the bad weather" [syn: {halter}, {cramp}]
2: put at a disadvantage [syn: {handicap}, {hinder}, {disadvantage}]