(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hamper.

arrest arrestation arrestment blockage blocking burdensome check clogging closing up closure constriction cramp cumbersome cumbrous delay detainment detention encumbering fixation foot-dragging hindering hindrance holdback holdup impediment impedimental impeding impeditive inhibition interference interruption let negativism nuisance value obstruction obstructionism occlusion onerous opposition oppressive repression resistance restraint restriction retardation retardment setback squeeze stranglehold stricture suppression