Main entry: convulse
Definition: be overcome with laughter
Main entry: convulse
Definition: make someone convulse with laughter
Usage: The comedian convulsed the crowd
Main entry: convulse
Definition: contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
Usage: The muscles in her face convulsed
Main entry: convulse
Definition: cause to contract
Usage: The spasm convulses her facial muscles
Main entry: convulse
Definition: shake uncontrollably
Usage: earthquakes convulsed the countryside
Main entry: thrash, thrash about, thresh, thresh about, toss, slash, convulse, jactitate
Definition: move or stir about violently
Usage: The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed