Spasmodic

B2 16+

Synonyms of spasmodic

Antonyms of spasmodic

Collocations of spasmodic

spasmodic movements
Frequency: 70 %

The patient exhibited spasmodic movements in his arms and legs.

spasmodic contractions
Frequency: 60 %

The athlete experienced spasmodic contractions in his muscles after the intense workout.

spasmodic jerks
Frequency: 55 %

The old car made spasmodic jerks as it struggled to climb the steep hill.

spasmodic cough
Frequency: 50 %

She couldn't stop the spasmodic cough that kept her up all night.

spasmodic pain
Frequency: 45 %

He winced in spasmodic pain as the doctor examined his injured arm.

Idiomatic Expressions for spasmodic

  • Phrase: spasmodic coughing
    Meaning: intermittent and violent coughing fits
    Usage: The child's spasmodic coughing kept her up all night.