Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
convulse | No | No | Yes | No |
convulsive | No | Yes | No | No |
convulse (adjective) | convulsive (adjective) |
---|---|
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm | |
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent |
convulse (verb) | convulsive (verb) |
---|---|
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 |