1. (

• hamper ,
• halter ,
• cramp ,
• strangle

) prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" ;

2. (

• handicap ,
• hinder ,
• hamper

) put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" ;