hampered

Definitions

To hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

To obstruct or interfere with the efficient operation of.

Examples

The rescue operation was hampered by heavy rain and strong winds.

His progress on the project was hampered by a lack of necessary resources.

Synonyms

hindered obstructed impeded thwarted encumbered stifled constrained

Antonyms

assisted facilitated aided helped promoted advanced encouraged