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Clonus vs Cramp - What's the difference?

clonus | cramp |


As nouns the difference between clonus and cramp

is that clonus is (medicine) a muscular spasm with regular contractions while cramp is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

As a verb cramp is

(of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

Cramp vs False - What's the difference?

cramp | false |


As a noun cramp

is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

As a verb cramp

is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As an adjective false is

(label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.

Cramp vs Compact - What's the difference?

cramp | compact |


In lang=en terms the difference between cramp and compact

is that cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp while compact is to make more dense; to compress.

As nouns the difference between cramp and compact

is that cramp is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled while compact is an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket.

As verbs the difference between cramp and compact

is that cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably while compact is to make more dense; to compress.

As an adjective compact is

closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

Cramp vs Undefined - What's the difference?

cramp | undefined |


As a noun cramp

is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

As a verb cramp

is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Seize vs Cramp - What's the difference?

seize | cramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between seize and cramp

is that seize is to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up while cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

As verbs the difference between seize and cramp

is that seize is to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture while cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As a noun cramp is

a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

Hamper vs Cramp - What's the difference?

hamper | cramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between hamper and cramp

is that hamper is to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber while cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

As nouns the difference between hamper and cramp

is that hamper is a large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as, or hamper can be a shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes while cramp is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

As verbs the difference between hamper and cramp

is that hamper is to put into a hamper or hamper can be to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber while cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

Jerk vs Cramp - What's the difference?

jerk | cramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between jerk and cramp

is that jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

As nouns the difference between jerk and cramp

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while cramp is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

As verbs the difference between jerk and cramp

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

Encumber vs Cramp - What's the difference?

encumber | cramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between encumber and cramp

is that encumber is to add a legal claim or other obligation while cramp is to restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

As verbs the difference between encumber and cramp

is that encumber is to load down something with a burden while cramp is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As a noun cramp is

a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

Cramp vs Pain - What's the difference?

cramp | pain |


As nouns the difference between cramp and pain

is that cramp is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled while pain is .

As a verb cramp

is (of a muscle) to contract painfully and uncontrollably.

As an adverb pain is

towards, in/to the direction of.

Cramp vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

cramp | obstruct |


As verbs the difference between cramp and obstruct

is that cramp is (of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.

As a noun cramp

is a painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

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