spasm

spasm synonyms

convulsion compare spasm and convulsion
paroxysm compare spasm and paroxysm
attack compare spasm and attack
fit compare spasm and fit
access compare spasm and access
outburst compare spasm and outburst
burst compare spasm and burst
eruption compare spasm and eruption
twitch compare spasm and twitch
outbreak compare spasm and outbreak
explosion compare spasm and explosion
seizure compare spasm and seizure
cramp compare spasm and cramp
bout compare spasm and bout
twinge compare spasm and twinge
throe compare spasm and throe
storm compare spasm and storm
pang compare spasm and pang
surge compare spasm and surge
throb compare spasm and throb
flare-up compare spasm and flare-up
ache compare spasm and ache
shiver compare spasm and shiver
rush compare spasm and rush
jerk compare spasm and jerk
boutade compare spasm and boutade
ebullition compare spasm and ebullition
pain compare spasm and pain
shudder compare spasm and shudder
stab compare spasm and stab
tremor compare spasm and tremor
spell compare spasm and spell
frenzy compare spasm and frenzy
blowup compare spasm and blowup
stitch compare spasm and stitch
tremble compare spasm and tremble
tic compare spasm and tic
quiver compare spasm and quiver
outpouring compare spasm and outpouring
start compare spasm and start
splurt compare spasm and splurt
stroke compare spasm and stroke
welling up compare spasm and welling up
spurt compare spasm and spurt
torrent compare spasm and torrent
upsurge compare spasm and upsurge
shooting pain compare spasm and shooting pain
soreness compare spasm and soreness
blaze compare spasm and blaze
discomfort compare spasm and discomfort

spasm definitions

noun

  • A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ. 

  • A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion. 

  • A violent, excruciating seizure of pain. 

verb

  • To produce and undergo a spasm or series of spasms. 

noun verb