convulsão — meaning in English
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English meaning
- convulsion noun A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
- fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
- seizure noun The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
Senses
convulsão is used for these senses in English:
- convulsion (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- fit A seizure or convulsion.
- seizure A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
convulsion — full definition
- noun A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
- noun A fit of helpless laughter that someone cannot control.
- noun A period of severe upheaval or disorder.
- noun Relating to or caused by hysteria.
fit — full definition
- adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
- adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
- adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
- verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
- verb To match or agree with something.
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