Spasm and Throb

Spasm

Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
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Throb and spasm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throb" instead a noun "Spasm".

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

Throb

Throb noun - A rhythmic expanding and contracting.
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Spasm and throb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Spasm" instead a noun "Throb".
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