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convulsion

noun

A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

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Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
15

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noun

  1. A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

noun

  1. A violent disturbance

    “The convulsions of the stock market”

noun

  1. Violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

noun

  1. A sudden uncontrollable attack

    “A paroxysm of giggling”

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Example Sentences

The convulsions of the stock market
A paroxysm of giggling
A fit of coughing
Convulsions of laughter

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