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- pronunciation:
- fIt
- phrases:
- by fits and starts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden, severe attack, outbreak, or convulsion related to a disease.
epileptic fit- synonyms:
- seizure
- similar words:
- attack, convulsion, episode, ictus, outbreak, paroxysm, qualm
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| definition 2: |
a sudden, intense outburst or onslaught, as of emotion.
a coughing fita fit of griefa fit of anger- synonyms:
- paroxysm, spasm
- similar words:
- attack, convulsion, explosion, frenzy, outbreak, outburst, rage, scene, storm, tantrum, throe
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| related words: |
blast, bout, fume, mood, passion, temper |
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| phrase: |
by fits and starts |
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