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walking

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

Synonyms: Noun (2)

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

Synonyms: Verb

clog embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede inhibit interfere (with) manacle obstruct shackle short-circuit stymie tie up trammel

Antonyms: Verb

aid assist facilitate help

Examples

Noun (1)

//I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg

Noun (2)

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

Verb

//Writing for such a long time may cramp your hand.
//His leg was cramping so badly he could hardly move it.
//The new regulations may cramp the company's financial growth.

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English crampe, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch crampe; akin to Old High German krampf bent

Noun (2)

Middle English crampe, from Middle Dutch

cramp

noun (1)

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle //I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
Synonyms

charley horse crick kink spasm
Related Words

contraction jerk pang stitch twinge twitch

noun (2)

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)

something that makes movement or progress difficult //an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
Synonyms

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
Related Words

catch hitch rub snag
barrier blockade blockage brick wall stone wall
arrest bit brake check constraint curb hobble rein restraint
embargo stoppage
delay holdup stall
burden cumber load
danger hazard peril reef
adversity difficulty disadvantage drawback hardship
Near Antonyms

catalyst goad impetus incentive spur stimulant stimulus
advantage break edge
aid assistance benefit boost handmaiden (also handmaid) help

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)

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

clog embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impedeick'>crick kink spasm
Synonyms: Noun (2)
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
Synonyms: Verb
clog embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede inhibit interfere (with) manacle obstruct shackle short-circuit stymie tie up trammel
Antonyms: Verb
aid assist facilitate help
Examples
Noun (1)
- //I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
Noun (2)
- //an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
Verb
- //Writing for such a long time may cramp your hand.
- //His leg was cramping so badly he could hardly move it.
- //The new regulations may cramp the company's financial growth.
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Adjective
1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English crampe, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch crampe; akin to Old High German krampf bent
Noun (2)
Middle English crampe, from Middle Dutch
cramp

noun (1)

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle //I was suddenly awakened by a cramp in my leg
Synonyms

charley horse crick kink spasm
Related Words

contraction jerk pang stitch twinge twitch
noun (2)

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
something that makes movement or progress difficult //an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar owners
Synonyms

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
Related Words

catch hitch rub snag
barrier blockade blockage brick wall stone wall
arrest bit brake check constraint curb hobble rein restraint
embargo stoppage
delay holdup stall
burden cumber load
danger hazard peril reef
adversity difficulty disadvantage drawback hardship
Near Antonyms

catalyst goad impetus incentive spur stimulant stimulus
advantage break edge
aid assistance benefit boost handmaiden (also handmaid) help
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
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

clog embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hinder hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede