convulse vs compact

convulse is not a noun while compact is a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of convulse include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

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

Other hypernyms of convulse include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

convulse (noun)	compact (noun)
	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
	a small and economical car
	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

convulse (adjective)	compact (adjective)
	closely and firmly united or packed together
	briefly giving the gist of something
	having a short and solid form or stature

convulse (verb)	compact (verb)
be overcome with laughter	squeeze or press together
make someone convulse with laughter	compress into a wad
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm	make more compact by or as if by pressing
cause to contract	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
move or stir about violently
shake uncontrollably