SPASMODIC Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word spasmodic. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPASMODIC
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fitful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring in spells and often abruptly • intermittently stopping and starting | ||||||||
discontinuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities • not continuing without interruption in time or space | ||||||||
erratic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • liable to sudden unpredictable change • having no fixed course • likely to perform unpredictably | ||||||||
impulsive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus • without forethought • having the power of driving or impelling • determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||||||||
inconstant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable | ||||||||
intermittent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • stopping and starting at irregular intervals | ||||||||
irregular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice • (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces • (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement noun • a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment • merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name adjective satellite • not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals • failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection • deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal • lacking continuity or regularity • (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical • independent in behavior or thought | ||||||||
jerky | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun adjective satellite • lacking a steady rhythm • marked by abrupt transitions • having or revealing stupidity | ||||||||
occasional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring from time to time • occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals • occurring on a temporary or irregular basis • recurring or reappearing from time to time | ||||||||
random | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance | ||||||||
sudden | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • happening without warning or in a short space of time | ||||||||
uneven | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture • not divisible by two adjective satellite • (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents • variable and recurring at irregular intervals • lacking consistency | ||||||||
spasmodical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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antispasmodic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) | ||||||||
patchy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. | ||||||||
convulsive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm • resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent |