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EPILEPTIC SEIZURE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase epileptic seizure. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase epileptic seizure. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EPILEPTIC SEIZURE

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attack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

convulsion
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

fit
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• meeting adequate standards for a purpose

• physically and mentally sound or healthy

noun

• a display of bad temper

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• the manner in which something fits

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• make fit

• insert or adjust several objects or people

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• conform to some shape or size

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• make correspond or harmonize

paroxysm
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

seizure
nounn
noun

• a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

• the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

• the act of taking of a person by force

• the taking possession of something by legal process

spasm
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

Best Hypernyms For EPILEPTIC SEIZURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for epileptic seizure, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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convulsion attack fit paroxysm spasm

Alternatives for ATTACK

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