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spasmodic
adjective
occurring in spells and often abruptly
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spæzˈmɒd.ɪk
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adjective
occurring in spells and often abruptly
“fitful bursts of energy”
adjective
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
“convulsive motions”
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fitful bursts of energy
spasmodic rifle fire
convulsive motions
his body made a spasmodic jerk
spastic movements
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