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convulse
verb
be overcome with laughter
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- C
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ONVULS
- Scrabble score
- N/A
- Database source
- Verified dictionary data
Meaning
Definitions
verb
be overcome with laughter
verb
make someone convulse with laughter
“The comedian convulsed the crowd”
verb
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
“The muscles in her face convulsed”
verb
cause to contract
“The spasm convulses her facial muscles”
verb
shake uncontrollably
“earthquakes convulsed the countryside”
verb
move or stir about violently
“The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed”
In context
Example Sentences
The comedian convulsed the crowd
The muscles in her face convulsed
The spasm convulses her facial muscles
earthquakes convulsed the countryside
The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
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