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convulse - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
convulse
Definition
(verb) make someone convulse with laughter
Example Sentence
The comedian convulsed the crowd
Definition
(verb) be overcome with laughter
Definition
(verb) move or stir about violently
Synonyms
:
jactitate
,
slash
,
thrash
,
thrash about
,
thresh
,
thresh about
,
toss
Example Sentence
The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
Definition
(verb) shake uncontrollably
Example Sentence
earthquakes convulsed the countryside
Definition
(verb) cause to contract
Example Sentence
The spasm convulses her facial muscles
Definition
(verb) contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
Example Sentence
The muscles in her face convulsed
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