SPASM Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word spasm. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPASM
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| cramp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction • a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued • a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together verb • secure with a cramp • prevent the progress or free movement of • affect with or as if with a cramp • suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscle | ||||||||
| contraction | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together • a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds • the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| flicker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • North American woodpecker • the act of moving back and forth verb • move back and forth very rapidly • shine unsteadily • flash intermittently | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| throe | nounn | |||||||
noun • severe spasm of pain • hard or painful trouble or struggle | ||||||||
| tremor | nounn | |||||||
noun • an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) • a small earthquake • shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) verb • shake with seismic vibrations | ||||||||
| twinge | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a sharp stab of pain verb • cause a stinging pain • feel a sudden sharp, local pain • squeeze tightly between the fingers | ||||||||
| twitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition verb • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • squeeze tightly between the fingers • move or pull with a sudden motion | ||||||||
| muscle spasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction | ||||||||
