convulse vs agitate

convulse and agitate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
convulse	No	No	Yes	No
agitate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, agitate is a hypernym of convulse; that is, agitate is a word with a broader meaning than convulse:

Other hypernyms of convulse include shake.

As verbs, agitate is a hypernym of convulse; that is, agitate is a word with a broader meaning than convulse:

Other hypernyms of convulse include shake.

convulse (verb)	agitate (verb)
be overcome with laughter	change the arrangement or position of
make someone convulse with laughter	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm	move very slightly
cause to contract	move or cause to move back and forth
move or stir about violently	try to stir up public opinion
shake uncontrollably	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for