severely hamper

Frequency: 7.59.3 per million words

To hinder or impede something to an extreme or harsh degree.

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  • Rescue efforts were severely hampered by the bad weather.
  • The lack of funding severely hampered our ability to complete the project.
  • Budget cuts have severely hampered the hospital's effectiveness.
  • Political instability continues to severely hamper economic development.
  • The injury severely hampered his recovery and training schedule.
  • Technical problems severely hampered progress on the construction site.
  • Power outages severely hamper relief efforts in the affected areas.
  • The pandemic has severely hampered international trade and cooperation.
  • Equipment failures severely hampered the team's research efforts.
  • These restrictions will severely hamper the company's ability to compete.