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Spasms

Verb / ˈspæzʌmz / Another word for spasms — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spasms are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions or convulsions.

Synonyms & similar words

cramp spasm musclespasm twitches convulsions jerks tremors cramps contractions fits seizures throes paroxysms pains attacks twinges stabs pangs shivers shakes twitchings tremblings quakes

Example sentences

  1. 1. Her leg spasms woke her up in the middle of the night.
  2. 2. The athlete's muscle spasms prevented him from finishing the race.
  3. 3. The girl's face contorted in spasms of laughter.
  4. 4. The baby's spasms worried the parents.
  5. 5. He felt a sudden spasm of pain in his back.

Quotes

  • 1. "Spasms are the language of the body in its most elemental form." - Oliver Sacks
  • 2. "The spasms of nature are the symbols of eternity." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 3. "Spasms of nature do not last long, but they afflict an entire landscape." - Yann Martel

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