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Synonyms of cramp
(Entry 1 of 3)
- I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
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cramp
noun (2)Synonyms & Antonyms of cramp (Entry 2 of 3)
- an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
Synonyms for cramp
- balk,
- bar,
- block,
- chain,
- clog,
- crimp,
- deterrent,
- drag,
- embarrassment,
- encumbrance,
- fetter,
- handicap,
- hindrance,
- holdback,
- hurdle,
- impediment,
- inhibition,
- interference,
- let,
- manacle,
- obstacle,
- obstruction,
- shackles,
- stop,
- stumbling block,
- trammel
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cramp
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of cramp (Entry 3 of 3)
- having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts
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Antonyms for cramp
- aid,
- assist,
- facilitate,
- help
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“Cramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramp. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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