constraint vs hamper

hamper vs constraint

constraint and hamper both are nouns.

constraint is not a verb while hamper is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
constraint	Yes	No	No	No
hamper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hamper is a hyponym of constraint; that is, hamper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constraint:

constraint: a device that retards something's motion
hamper: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Other hyponyms of constraint include air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester, arrester hook, band, brake, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, shoe, skid, catch, stop, chain, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast, gag, muzzle, lead, leash, tether, ignition lock, lock, muzzle, life belt, safety belt, safety harness, drogue, sea anchor, bond, shackle, trammel, trammel.

constraint (noun)	hamper (noun)
the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others	a basket usually with a cover
a device that retards something's motion	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
the state of being physically constrained

constraint (verb)	hamper (verb)
	prevent the progress or free movement of
	put at a disadvantage

Difference between constraint and hamper

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