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convulsion
noun
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
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noun
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
noun
a violent disturbance
“the convulsions of the stock market”
noun
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
noun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
“a paroxysm of giggling”
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the convulsions of the stock market
a paroxysm of giggling
a fit of coughing
convulsions of laughter
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