seriously hamper

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To hinder or impede something in a way that has grave consequences.

hamperADVERB + hamper

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seriously

Examples (10)

  • High inflation could seriously hamper economic growth.
  • The lack of evidence will seriously hamper the prosecution's case.
  • A criminal record can seriously hamper your job prospects.
  • Insufficient funding has seriously hampered our research progress.
  • Complications from the surgery might seriously hamper his recovery.
  • Outdated technology will seriously hamper the company's ability to compete.
  • Constant disruptions in the classroom seriously hamper the learning process.
  • The persistent drought has seriously hampered agricultural production.
  • A lack of trust between the two parties could seriously hamper peace negotiations.
  • Poor communication is seriously hampering the team's efforts to meet the deadline.