Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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convulse | No | No | Yes | No |
compress | Yes | No | Yes | No |
convulse (noun) | compress (noun) |
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a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) |
convulse (verb) | compress (verb) |
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be overcome with laughter | squeeze or press together |
make someone convulse with laughter | make more compact by or as if by pressing |
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm | |
cause to contract | |
move or stir about violently | |
shake uncontrollably |