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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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