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spasm

UK
/ˈspæz.əm/
US
/ˈspæz.əm/

Translations

spasmnoun
spasms
pl
UK
/ˈspæz.əm/
US
/ˈspæz.əm/
He experienced a painful spasm in his leg while running.
Il a ressenti un spasme douloureux dans la jambe pendant qu’il courait.
spasmePar extension, pour un accès bref et soudain d’un sentiment ou d’une réaction.
She had a spasm of laughter that echoed through the room.
Elle a eu un spasme de rire qui a résonné dans toute la pièce.
Synonyms
twitch
convulsion
seizure
fit
contraction
cramp
spasmverb
spasmed
Past Simple
spasmed
Past Participle
spasming
Gerund
UK
/ˈspæzəm/
US
/ˈspæzəm/
convulserSens médical ; emploi rare et surtout intransitif ou causatif en contexte clinique.
His leg began to spasm uncontrollably during the race.
Sa jambe a commencé à convulser de façon incontrôlable pendant la course.
Synonyms
twitch
convulse
jerk
shudder
quiver

Definitions

spasmnoun
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
He experienced a painful spasm in his leg while running.
A sudden and brief spell of an activity or feeling.
She had a spasm of laughter that echoed through the room.
spasmverb
To experience a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.
His leg began to spasm uncontrollably during the race.
To cause (a muscle or body part) to undergo a spasm.
The electric shock spasmed his arm, making his hand clench involuntarily.
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