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Synonyms for spasmodic
spæzˈmɒd ɪkspas·mod·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
convulsive, spasmodic, spasticadjective
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
"convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"
Synonyms:
convulsive, spastic, fitfulfitful, spasmodicadjective
occurring in spells and often abruptly
"fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire"
Synonyms:
convulsive, fitful, interrupted, spastic, off-and-on(a)
Dictionary of English Synonymes
spasmodic
Synonyms:
a. convulsive, fitful
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
spasmodicadjective
Synonyms:
intermittent, fitful, convulsive
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#15273 | interrupted | |
#43655 | spastic | |
#88121 | convulsive | |
#91294 | spasmodic | |
#119226 | fitful |
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