What's a better word for "to hold back"?

HAMPER

Definition:

To obstruct or hold back; also, a basket for laundry or gifts.

Synonyms: 

Hinder, Impede, Obstruct

Antonyms: 

Facilitate, Encourage, Promote

Examples:

  • His attempt to run a marathon was hampered by his decision to eat three cheeseburgers right before the race.

  • Despite their fancy wedding registry, Sarah and Tom received five picnic hampers. Which they would ever use, because they hated picnics.

Etymology:

From Old French hamper, meaning “to encumber or impede.”

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