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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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"I just hate giving up," added the Spaniard after overcoming cramp and battling back from a 5-3 deficit in the deciding set against Zverev.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

He demonstrated that never-say-die attitude in his semi-final in Melbourne against Alexander Zverev, battling through cramp and a 3-5 deficit in the fifth set to pull off a huge win.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The Spaniard only narrowly avoided crashing out after a huge fright at 4-4 in the third set when he pulled up in pain with what appeared to be cramp.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The 21-year-old, who lashed in United's second goal from the edge of the box, limped off in the closing stages of the match with what interim head coach Michael Carrick hoped was cramp.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Then I think maybe I have put a cramp in our chicken dinner.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor