Cramp and Obstruct

Cramp

Cramp verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: having to constantly entertain guests at the summer cottage was really cramping my writing efforts

Obstruct is a synonym for cramp in hinder topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Cramp", when it comes to topics like restrict.

Nearby Words: cramped, cramping, crampon

Obstruct

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions

Cramp is a synonym for obstruct. Sometimes you can use "Cramp" instead a verb "Obstruct".

Common collocations

ability cramp ability obstruct ability
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