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spasm

/ˈspæzəm/noun

उच्चारण स्पैज़म

ऐंठन, मरोड़, अकड़न

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C/U]

    a sudden tightening of a muscle that you cannot control

    ऐंठन, मरोड़, अकड़न

    • He was taken off the field with a back spasm.
    • The drug relaxes muscles that are in spasm.

    Synonyms cramp contraction twitch

  2. 2

    [C] ~ (of sth)

    a sudden strong feeling or reaction that lasts for a short time

    (किसी भाव या खाँसी का) अचानक दौरा, झटका

    • a spasm of coughing
    • A spasm of fear went through her.

    Synonyms fit attack bout paroxysm

◇Word family
spasmodic adjective