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Spastic

Of or pertaining to spasm; spasmodic; especially, pertaining to tonic spasm; tetanic.

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Paralytic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Convulsive 92% connected

Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Spasmodic 92% connected

Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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