Synonyms of spasmodic
10 similar words
Another word for spasmodic is stop-start. Other synonyms of spasmodic are intermittent, broken, discontinuous and patchy.
Synonyms and similar words for spasmodic
adjectiveIntermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
- patchyNot constant or continuous; intermittent or uneven.
- stop-startIntermittent; starting and stopping with regularity.
- brokenInterrupted; not continuous.
- fitfulCharacterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.
- ragged
- catchy
- discontinuousHaving breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
- intermissiveHaving temporary cessations; not continual; intermittent.
- intermittentStopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
nounA medicine for suppressing spasms.
- antispasmodicA drug that suppresses spasms.
Meaning of spasmodic
- adjective Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
- adjective Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
- adjective Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
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Questions about synonyms of spasmodic
- What is another word for spasmodic?
- Spasmodic has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stop-start, intermittent, broken, discontinuous and patchy.
- What does spasmodic mean?
- Spasmodic means of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
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