Synonyms of cramps

cramps 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of cramp

as in contractions

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle

I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contractions
• stitches
• spasms
• kinks
• pangs
• twitches
• cricks
• jerks
• twinges
• charley horses

cramps

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of cramp

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• embarrassments
• obstructions
• barriers
• interferences
• burdens
• impediments
• hindrances
• handicaps
• constraints
• inhibitions
• shackles
• clogs
• stops
• encumbrances
• manacles
• blocks
• lets
• chains
• stumbling blocks
• loads
• fetters
• hitches
• deterrents
• trammels
• delays
• brakes
• restraints
• balks
• crimps
• stoppages
• bars
• snags
• dangers
• blockages
• curbs
• difficulties
• disadvantages
• stone walls
• blockades
• rubs
• holdbacks
• reins
• hazards
• brick walls
• hardships
• drags
• arrests
• catches
• embargoes
• stalls
• holdups
• perils
• hobbles
• drawbacks
• reefs
• adversities
• checks
• cumbers
• bits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulants
• stimuli
• spurs
• incentives
• catalysts
• advantages
• edges
• breaks
• benefits
• aids
• impetuses
• help
• goads
• assistances
• boosts
• handmaidens

cramps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cramp

as in hinders

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hinders
• hampers
• impedes
• embarrasses
• handicaps
• obstructs
• delays
• blocks
• inhibits
• interferes (with)
• clogs
• short-circuits
• fetters
• stymies
• shackles
• hobbles
• holds back
• trammels
• handcuffs
• restrains
• encumbers
• hog-ties
• ties up
• constrains
• disrupts
• manacles
• curbs
• cramps one's style
• brakes
• gives a hard time
• reins
• frustrates
• ties
• retards
• thwarts
• chains
• stifles
• holds up
• balks
• checks
• roadblocks
• leashes
• arrests
• binds
• blockades
• strangles
• bogs (down)
• chokes
• tethers
• halters
• barricades
• baffles
• retains
• stumps
• confines
• foils
• suffocates
• sabotages
• derails
• smothers
• mires
• represses
• muzzles
• hems (in)
• hedges (in)
• suppresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helps
• aids
• assists
• facilitates
• opens
• frees
• clears
• releases
• unstops
• liberates
• unties
• unclogs
• loosens
• makes way
• smooths
• encourages
• promotes
• unplugs
• furthers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cramps

Noun

Common symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody) and vomiting. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Ginger is also believed to work just as well as ibuprofen and other pain medications to relieve menstrual cramps. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

In just his first year, a bacterial infection gave him nonstop diarrhea, belly cramps and a fever. — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Players can also request a three-minute medical time-out for each injury that occurs — which could include overheating symptoms such as dizziness or cramps. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Salmonella bacteria are a leading cause of foodborne illness in the country, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Common symptoms are severe stomach cramps and watery diarrhea that may contain blood or mucous. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Edgewater defensive tackle Wes Hendry walks off the field with cramps. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Signs of heat exhaustion that parents should look for include heavy sweating, weakness or fainting, cold or pale skin and muscle cramps. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026