Petit mal and Whim

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Petit mal noun - Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities).

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Whim and petit mal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whim" instead a noun phrase "Petit mal".

Whim noun - A sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action.

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Petit mal and whim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Petit mal" instead a noun "Whim".

Nearby Words: whimsical, whimsy, whimper

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