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hamper vs trammel

trammel vs hamper

hamper and trammel both are nouns.

hamper and trammel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hamper Yes No Yes No
trammel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hamper and trammel are synonyms defined as:
  • hamper and trammel: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Other synonyms of hamper include bond, shackle.
As verbs, trammel is a hypernym of hamper; that is, trammel is a word with a broader meaning than hamper:
  • hamper: prevent the progress or free movement of
  • trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of hamper include bound, confine, limit, restrict, throttle.
hamper (noun) trammel (noun)
a basket usually with a cover a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
hamper (verb) trammel (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of place limits on (extent or amount or access)
put at a disadvantage catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between hamper and trammel

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