Spasm

"Spasm" in German

Anfall

(a sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion)

Krampf

(contraction of a muscle)

Muskelkrampf

(contraction of a muscle)

Spasmus

(contraction of a muscle)

krampfen

(to produce a sudden spasm or uncontrolled movement of the muscles)

verkrampfen

(to produce a sudden spasm or uncontrolled movement of the muscles)

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