Meaning of ఆటంకం in English

A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.
To put in a hamper.
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.
To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.
Hindered; obstructed.
To impede.