CRAMPED Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word cramped. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CRAMPED
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compact | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • closely and firmly united or packed together noun • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • a small and economical car adjective satellite • having a short and solid form or stature • briefly giving the gist of something verb • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • compress into a wad • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
confined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not invading healthy tissue • not free to move about adjective satellite • being in captivity | ||||||||
congested | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • overfull as with blood | ||||||||
constricted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically adjective satellite • especially tense; especially in some dialects | ||||||||
crowded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • overfilled or compacted or concentrated | ||||||||
limited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||||
narrow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not wide • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • very limited in degree noun • a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water adjective satellite • limited in extent or scope • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination verb • make or become more narrow or restricted • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • become tight or as if tight | ||||||||
packed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • extremely crowed or filled to capacity • pressed together or compressed | ||||||||
pokey | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) adjective satellite • wasting time • small and remote and insignificant | ||||||||
restricted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • subject to restriction or subjected to restriction adjective satellite • restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man') • the lowest level of official classification for documents | ||||||||
small | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent noun • the slender part of the back • a garment size for a small person adverb • on a small scale adjective satellite • relatively moderate, limited, or small • (of children and animals) young, immature • slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope • low or inferior in station or quality • lowercase • (of a voice) faint • have fine or very small constituent particles • not large but sufficient in size or amount • made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth) | ||||||||
snug | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a small secluded room adjective satellite • offering safety; well protected or concealed • fitting closely but comfortably • well and tightly constructed • enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space | ||||||||
tight | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • closely constrained or constricted or constricting • of such close construction as to be impermeable adverb • firmly or closely • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • pulled or drawn tight • set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration • pressed tightly together • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow • of textiles • securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • very drunk • exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent • demanding strict attention to rules and procedures • packed closely together | ||||||||
uncomfortable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • conducive to or feeling mental discomfort • providing or experiencing physical discomfort | ||||||||
squeezed | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of gripping and pressing firmly • a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high • a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer • (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend • a twisting squeeze • an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power • a tight or amorous embrace • the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • press firmly • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • obtain by coercion or intimidation • press or force • squeeze tightly between the fingers • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
halter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading • a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging • a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered • either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight verb • hang with a halter • prevent the progress or free movement of | ||||||||
hamper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
spasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction • (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) | ||||||||
strangle | verbv | |||||||
verb • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air • suppress in order to conceal or hide • die from strangulation • prevent the progress or free movement of • constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake | ||||||||
cramp iron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together | ||||||||