spasmodic
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(satellite adjective) occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire" |
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Synonyms: fitful |
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(satellite adjective) affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements" |
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Synonyms: convulsive, spastic |
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