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Adjectives
1. (adj.) convulsive, spasmodic, spastic;
  - affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm;
  - “convulsive motions”; “his body made a spasmodic jerk”; “spastic movements”;

2. (adj.) fitful, spasmodic;
  - occurring in spells and often abruptly;
  - “fitful bursts of energy”; “spasmodic rifle fire”;

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