Associations to the word «Convulse»
Noun
- Spasm
- Laughter
- Sob
- Agony
- Mirth
- Shudder
- Convulsion
- Rage
- Anguish
- Tremor
- Ingestion
- Twitch
- Coughing
- Limb
- Hearer
- Ferocity
- Agitation
- Countenance
- Grief
- Torment
- Shriek
- Scream
- Salamander
- Womb
- Nipple
- Tremble
- Jolt
- Trembling
- Sobbing
- Muscle
- Shaking
- Passion
- Hatred
- Frame
- Fury
- Vomiting
- Terror
- Struggling
- Astonishment
- Shock
- Bowel
- Stomach
- Face
- Throat
- Strife
- Gaping
- Horror
- Climax
- Burst
- Gasp
- Tear
- Pain
- Earthquake
- Emotion
- Fist
- Nausea
- Lip
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CONVULSE, verb. (transitive) To violently shake or agitate.
CONVULSE, verb. (transitive) To create great laughter.
Dictionary definition
CONVULSE, verb. Make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd".
CONVULSE, verb. Be overcome with laughter.
CONVULSE, verb. Move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed".
CONVULSE, verb. Shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside".
CONVULSE, verb. Cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles".
CONVULSE, verb. Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed".
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