Spasm — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Spasm
Spasm (noun)
- a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
- a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
Spasm (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
-
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
"he suffers terribly from back spasms"
-
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
"a spasm of love that he had never experienced before"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Spasm
The most common words with a similar meaning to Spasm:
Frequently Asked Questions about Spasm
What does "Spasm" mean?
"Spasm" means a painful sudden tightening of a muscle. As a noun, it is defined as: a painful sudden tightening of a muscle. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Spasm"?
Other words for "Spasm" include charley horse, cramp, crick, kink, agony, blaze, burst and ebullition. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Spasm" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Spasm"?
There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Spasm". Common alternatives include charley horse, cramp, crick, kink, agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption and explosion.
How do you use "Spasm" in a sentence?
Examples of "Spasm" in a sentence: "he suffers terribly from back spasms"; "a spasm of love that he had never experienced before".
Is "Spasm" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Spasm" is a noun.
What is another word for "Spasm" meaning "a painful sudden tightening of a muscle"?
When "Spasm" (noun) means a painful sudden tightening of a muscle, synonyms include charley horse, cramp, crick and kink.
What is another word for "Spasm" meaning "a sudden intense expression of strong feeling"?
When "Spasm" (noun) means a sudden intense expression of strong feeling, synonyms include agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption and explosion.
What words are related to "Spasm"?
Words related to "Spasm" include contraction, jerk, pang, stitch, twinge, twitch, blowup and grouch.