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convulse

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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

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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

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