Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Spasm.
How to pronounce spasm:
US
Spasm - as a noun
A painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crampmuscle spasmHypernyms (Closely Related)
symptomHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constrictionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spasm - as a verb
To produce and undergo a spasm.
Example Sentences
"He had a sudden spasm of pain in his leg."
"The athlete experienced a muscle spasm during the race."
"Her face contorted in a painful spasm."
"The patient suffered from frequent spasms in his back."
"The baby had a spasm and started crying uncontrollably."
Word Game Points
Is SPASM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spasm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPASM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SPASM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spasm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPASM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SPASM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spasm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPASM has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.