Associations to the word «Spasmodic»
Noun
- Contraction
- Jerk
- Coughing
- Cough
- Convulsion
- Spasm
- Asthma
- Toxin
- Cramp
- Gasp
- Tremor
- Twitch
- Muscle
- Caress
- Respiration
- Tic
- Fit
- Outburst
- Diarrhea
- Epilepsy
- Sob
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Remedy
- Limb
- Utterance
- Symptom
- Injection
- Effort
- Abnormality
- Anti
- Affection
- Posture
- Eruption
- Pain
- Movement
- Jaw
- Nerve
- Extremity
- Disorder
- Breath
- Throat
- Fever
- Sensation
- Severity
- Fold
- Closure
- Struggle
- Chord
- Medication
- Motion
- Tragedy
- Breast
- Firing
- Burst
- Cord
- Conversation
- Enthusiasm
- Lung
- Neck
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SPASMODIC, adjective. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Erratic or unsustained.
Dictionary definition
SPASMODIC, adjective. Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements".
SPASMODIC, adjective. Occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire".
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