cramp synonyms

cramp

n.

  1. A painful muscle contraction

    spasm, crick, pang, charley horse*; see pain 2.

  2. An obstruction

    encumbrance, hindrance, restriction; see impediment 1.

cramp

v.

  1. To restrain

    restrict, confine, hamper, obstruct; see hinder, restrain 1.

  2. *To fasten

    clasp, clamp, grip; see fasten 1.

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