With the weather the way it was, efforts were going to be severely hampered.

The return to peace was severely hampered by differences over religion.

This fear can severely hamper daily activities and overall quality of life.

The fewer points the more severely hampered the athlete is.

Once again the wet conditions severely hampered what many people expected to be a classic game.

Roads in the area severely hamper the movement of large animals.

Their training in Australia had been severely hampered by lack of time and equipment.

Lately, it has also severely hampered his ability to raise money.

Though greater in number, the Scottish forces were severely hampered by the lay of the land.

This means that planning by school districts is severely hampered.