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convulsive vs convulse

convulse vs convulsive

convulsive is an adjective but convulse is not an adjective.

convulsive is not a verb while convulse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
convulsive No Yes No No
convulse No No Yes No
convulsive (adjective) convulse (adjective)
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
convulsive (verb) convulse (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
Difference between convulsive and convulse

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