spasm
word
Definition
A spasm is a sudden, involuntary muscle movement or contraction that often causes pain. It can also describe any quick, uncontrollable burst of activity or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both medical and everyday contexts. Common collocations: 'muscle spasm', 'back spasm', 'spasm of laughter'. Often describes sudden, brief pain. Not used for regular muscle movements or intentional actions.
Spanish: espasmoPortuguese (BR): espasmoPortuguese (PT): espasmoChinese (Simplified): 痉挛Chinese (Traditional): 痙攣Hindi: मरोड़Arabic: تشنجBengali: মুঠ - খিঁচুনিRussian: спазмJapanese: けいれんVietnamese: co thắt - cơn co giậtKorean: 경련Turkish: spazm - kasılmaUrdu: اینٹھن - تشنج (پٹھوں کا اچانک سکڑنا)Indonesian: kejang - kram
Example Sentences
He felt a spasm of pain in his back.
basic
She had a spasm in her leg after running.
basic
A muscle spasm can happen suddenly.
basic
I got a nasty spasm in my shoulder while lifting the box.
natural
A sudden spasm of laughter interrupted the meeting.
natural
His eye started to twitch in a weird little spasm.
natural