Spurt and Spasm

Spurt

Spurt noun - A sudden and usually temporary growth of activity.

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

Nearby Words: spur, spurted, spurting

Spasm

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

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

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

How words are described

brief brief spurt brief spasm
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