Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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convulse | No | No | Yes | No |
convulsion | Yes | No | No | No |
convulse (noun) | convulsion (noun) |
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a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval | |
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles | |
a sudden uncontrollable attack | |
a violent disturbance |
convulse (verb) | convulsion (verb) |
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be overcome with laughter | |
make someone convulse with laughter | |
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm | |
cause to contract | |
move or stir about violently | |
shake uncontrollably |