Meaning & use
spasm
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A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, or a brief, sudden burst of activity or feeling.
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A painful spasm in his calf woke him up in the middle of the night.
A spasm of anger crossed her face before she calmed down.
A note on using this word
Used medically for muscle contractions and figuratively for brief, intense bursts of emotion or activity.
Words with a similar meaning
convulsiontwitch
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