Flinch and Spasm

Flinch

Flinch noun - A reflex response to sudden pain.

Spasm and flinch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spasm" instead a noun "Flinch".

Nearby Word: flinching

Spasm

Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
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Synonyms for Spasm

Flinch and spasm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinch" instead a noun "Spasm".

Nearby Words: spasmodic, spastic, spasmic, spasming, spasmed
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