Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
convulse
verb
/kənˈvəls/
Definition
To shake or move violently and uncontrollably.
Examples
- The patients began to convulse during the seizure.
- He was so overwhelmed with laughter that he started to convulse on the floor.
Meaning
Convulse means to experience rapid or violent movements, often due to muscle contractions. It can refer to involuntary actions caused by certain medical conditions or reactions.
Synonyms
- Shake
- Tremble
- Spasm
- Jerk
