spasm
nounHow many syllables in spasm?
There are 2 syllables in the word spasm.How to pronounce spasm:
Definition of spasm:
- spasm (noun):
- a painful and involuntary muscular contraction.
- an involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction
- a sudden tightening of the muscles, over which one has no control
Synonyms for spasm:
throestitchcrampsymptomtwitchcontractionparoxysmtwitchingAntonyms for spasm:
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