cuff vs hamper

cuff and hamper both are nouns.

cuff and hamper both are verbs.

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

As nouns, hamper is a hypernym of cuff; that is, hamper is a word with a broader meaning than cuff:

cuff: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
hamper: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Other hypernyms of cuff include bond, shackle, trammel.

cuff (noun)	hamper (noun)
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg	a basket usually with a cover
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

cuff (verb)	hamper (verb)
hit with the hand	prevent the progress or free movement of
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs	put at a disadvantage
to get involved in a relationship with another person

Difference between cuff and hamper

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