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hamper vs fetter

fetter vs hamper

hamper and fetter both are nouns.

hamper and fetter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hamper Yes No Yes No
fetter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fetter is a hyponym of hamper; that is, fetter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hamper:
  • hamper: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  • fetter: a shackle for the ankles or feet
Other hyponyms of hamper include ball and chain, hobble, cuff, handcuff, handlock, manacle, chains, irons.
hamper (noun) fetter (noun)
a basket usually with a cover a shackle for the ankles or feet
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
hamper (verb) fetter (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of restrain with fetters
put at a disadvantage
Difference between hamper and fetter

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