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Synonyms & Similar Words
seizures
convulsions
spasms
attacks
outbursts
episodes
paroxysms
tremors
cramps
contractions
outpourings
eruptions
explosions
bursts
flashes
fits and starts
snits
tantrums
hysterics
rages
furies
tempests
storms
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gusts
gales
squalls
convulsions
shudders
throes
agonies
Meaning of Fits
The primary meaning of the word "Fits" refers to a sudden, violent, or involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, or a sudden attack or outburst of an emotion.
Definitions
- A sudden, violent, or involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles
- A sudden attack or outburst of an emotion, such as laughter, anger, or hysteria
- A period of intense or uncontrolled activity, such as a fit of coughing or a fit of cleaning
Etymology of Fits
The word "Fits" originated from the Old English word "fitt", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fitiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "peit-", which meant "to fall" or "to rush"
Historically, the word "Fits" has been used to describe a range of physical and emotional phenomena, from epileptic seizures to outbursts of anger or laughter
Example Uses
- The patient experienced a series of fits during the night, which were treated with medication
- The child had a fit of temper when she didn't get her way
- The team went into a fit of celebration after winning the championship
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
stillness
quietness
inactivity
inertia
lethargy
stagnation
dormancy
hibernation
numbness
paralysis
rigidity
stiffness
numbness
insensibility
apathy
indifference
passivity