Definitions

cramp

[kramp] / kræmp /

NOUN

muscle spasm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache constipation contraction convulsion pain stiffness twinge

STRONG

circumscription confinement crick hindrance impediment kink obstruction pang restriction stitch stricture

WEAK

charley horse shooting pain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comfort ease health

STRONG

aid assistance freedom help promotion support

VERB

hinder, restrain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clog constrain hamper hinder restrain shackle

STRONG

check circumscribe clamp confine encumber fasten grip hamstring impede inhibit limit object obstruct restrict stymie thwart

WEAK

bottle up box up coop up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go

STRONG

aid allow assist encourage forward help liberate loosen open promote release support unfasten unlock

Example Sentences

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She leads us through a narrow hallway lined with photographs and into a cramped kitchen.

From Literature

He stood up and walked away, arching his cramped back.

From Literature

Kam fought for the landing on a throw loop so hard that she could feel her leg cramping.

From Los Angeles Times

The toxin can cause vomiting and stomach cramps, and 36 children in the UK are already suspected to have been affected.

From BBC

If it is consumed it can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps developing quickly.

From BBC