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crick Synonyms

Another word for crick

Choosing another word for crick depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A painful, stiff spasm or cramp of the muscles, especially in the neck or back.

Usage Example

"After sleeping in an awkward position on the flight, he woke up with a painful cramp in his neck."

Strong
cramp
spasm
kink
twinge

• verb (Context 2)

To twist or strain so as to cause a painful spasm or stiffness (especially of the neck or back).

Usage Example

"She cricked her neck while trying to look up at the tall monument."

Strong
strain
wrench
sprain

• noun (Context 3)

A dialectal variant of 'creek', referring to a small stream, brook, or tributary of a river in parts of the United States.

Strongest
creek
Strong
brook
stream

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crick. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crick
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