convulse

Verb

Meaning

To contract violently and irregulary, as the muscular parts of an animal body; to shake with irregular spasms, as in excessive laughter, or in agony from grief or pain.

To agitate greatly; to shake violently.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

thresh toss slash shake disturb thrash thrash about jactitate thresh about twitch rend quake shudder jolt jiggle
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Antonyms

harrow daunt concern exercise trouble quiet
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Hypernyms

press contract compact laugh compress shake

Hyponyms

whip

Related terms

convulsion convulsive convulsant convulsible

Derivatives

convulsed convulsing

Examples

They're Twin-like," Shaunee said. "Hilarious," Erin agreed. "Shut up!" Aphrodite and Stevie Rae said together, which made the Twins convulse into laughter. P. C. Cast

The comedian convulsed the crowd Source: Internet

The muscles in her face convulsed Source: Internet

The spasm convulses her facial muscles Source: Internet

earthquakes convulsed the countryside Source: Internet

The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

convoy coat convoy of trucks convulsant convulsible convulsion convulsion of muscles