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Cramping

Verb / ˈkræmpɪŋ / Another word for cramping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'cramping' is experiencing sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in a muscle.

Synonyms & similar words

strangle halter cramp hamper spasming contracting seizing convulsing clenching tightening twisting gripping squeezing pulsing throbbing twitching tensing kinking wrenching torquing jerking knotting constricting binding

Example sentences

  1. 1. My leg muscles started cramping after playing soccer for too long.
  2. 2. She felt a cramping sensation in her stomach during the test.
  3. 3. The athlete stretched to prevent cramping before the competition.
  4. 4. Cramping can be a common symptom during the early stages of pregnancy.
  5. 5. He experienced cramping in his hands after gripping the steering wheel tightly.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.' - Lance Armstrong
  • 2. 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 3. 'The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.' - Unknown

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