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SPASMING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word spasming. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word spasming. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SPASMING

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jerking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

adjective satellite

• lacking a steady rhythm

quivering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a shaky motion

• the act of vibrating

shaking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

• a shaky motion

shivering
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

adjective satellite

• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

shuddering
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• shaking convulsively or violently

trembling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a shaky motion

adjective satellite

• vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

twitching
verbv
noun

• a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

convulsing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make someone convulse with laughter

• be overcome with laughter

• move or stir about violently

• shake uncontrollably

• cause to contract

• contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

vibrating
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• move or swing from side to side regularly

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• sound with resonance

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

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

muscle spasm
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

Best Hypernyms For SPASMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spasming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for JERKING

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