LOCKJAW Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the word
lockjaw.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word lockjaw. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word lockjaw. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LOCKJAW
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| tetanus | nounn | |||||||
noun • an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages • a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses | ||||||||
| trismus | nounn | |||||||
noun • prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For LOCKJAW
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
lockjaw, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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