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verb

past tense of hamper
as in impeded
to create difficulty for the work or activity of fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path

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  1. controlled
  2. impeded
  3. obstructed
  4. restrained
Adjective
  • The program's framework encourages a cooperative relationship with the IRS, allowing taxpayers to address discrepancies in a more controlled and predictable manner.
    — Jessica Ledingham, J.D., LL.M., Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Her first poetry collection, 2019’s Hard Damage, is a controlled and imaginative exploration of the effect of exile on the self.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of controlled
Verb
  • Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
    — Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.
    — Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • The statement, written by lawmakers who are typically more restrained in their comments given their sensitive roles on security issues, contained some of the party’s most pointed criticism yet of Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk just hours before the president was to address a joint session of Congress.
    — Carl Hulse, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
  • His restrained direction keeps the brothers in check and underpowered.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
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