CRAMPING Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word cramping. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CRAMPING
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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 | ||||||||
muscle spasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction |