Synonyms: convulsion
Definition: a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
Similar words: trouble
Definition: an event causing distress or pain
Usage: what is the trouble?; heart trouble
Synonyms: upheaval, turmoil, convulsion
Definition: a violent disturbance
Usage: the convulsions of the stock market
Similar words: disruption, disturbance, to-do, commotion, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle
Definition: a disorderly outburst or tumult
Usage: they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
Synonyms: convulsion
Definition: violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
Similar words: seizure, ictus, raptus
Definition: a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
Usage: he suffered an epileptic seizure
Synonyms: convulsion, paroxysm, fit
Definition: a sudden uncontrollable attack
Usage: a paroxysm of giggling; a fit of coughing; convulsions of laughter
Similar words: attack
Definition: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
Usage: an attack of diarrhea