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Convulsive (Adjective)

Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements".

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Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; "a convulsive rage"; "convulsive laughter".

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The patient's convulsive movements made it difficult for the medical team to administer the treatment.
Her convulsive laughter echoed through the room as she watched the hilarious comedy sketch.
The crowd erupted into convulsive cheers as the home team scored the winning goal.
The actor's portrayal of the character's convulsive rage was so intense that it left the audience in awe.
The convulsive sobbing of the grieving mother was heartbreaking to witness.