hamper vs handbasket

hamper and handbasket both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of hamper include basket.

hamper (noun)	handbasket (noun)
a basket usually with a cover	a container that is usually woven and has handles
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

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