Definitions for convulse

Definitions for (verb) convulse

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


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