Sentence:  On the contrary, in woman, the <WSD>cynical</WSD> spasm, though felt with as much, or even more violence than the other sex, is not followed with the same deleterious effects, and may be repeated much oftener without any unfavorable consequences. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to (facial nerve paralysis).