CEFR C1

spasm

noun

Meaning

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

Examples

She felt a painful spasm in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.
The athlete suffered a muscle spasm mid-race, forcing him to stop immediately.

Synonyms: twitch, cramp, convulsion, contraction

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spasm (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspæz.əm/

Definition

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

Examples

She felt a painful spasm in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.
The athlete suffered a muscle spasm mid-race, forcing him to stop immediately.
A sudden spasm of the diaphragm is the physiological cause of hiccups.

Synonyms of spasm

Words with a similar meaning to spasm:

twitch
cramp
convulsion
contraction

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