Convulse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Be overcome with laughter.
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 5
Move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 6
Shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.