Synonyms of spasms

spasms

noun

plural of spasm

1

as in cramps

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle

he suffers terribly from back spasms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cramps
• stitches
• contractions
• kinks
• twitches
• pangs
• cricks
• jerks
• twinges
• charley horses

2

as in bursts

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a spasm of love that he had never experienced before

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bursts
• explosions
• outbursts
• eruptions
• flashes
• gusts
• paroxysms
• flares
• gales
• blazes
• flushes
• agonies
• storms
• fits
• frenzies
• gushes
• ebullitions
• flare-ups
• rages
• tantrums
• ecstasies
• raptures
• blowups
• transports
• deliriums
• grouches
• firestorms
• furors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spasms

In 2022, she was diagnosed with the rare and progressive autoimmune and neurological disorder — which can cause muscle rigidity, mobility issues, painful spasms and shortness of breath. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros was a late scratch with back spasms. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare, debilitating progressive neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms so violent Dion broke ribs. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

After Tua Tagovailoa had back spasms in Thursday’s practice, Rush had little opportunity to get reps with the starters and to be ready for the game on short notice. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 13 Sep. 2026

He was thrust into the starting lineup Thursday and was suffering from back spasms as late as Saturday. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

For some reason, her spasms of agony were never spoken of in the daytime; there was no place for them in the family discourse. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Tuesday marked Glasnow’s first start since May 6 in Houston, when back spasms cut his outing short after one inning. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Stiff-person syndrome’s most common symptoms include muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can lead to secondary effects, like unsteady gait, double vision, and slurred speech, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026