verb
convulse
Convulse (verb) means to suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.
verb
1
To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.
2
To be beset by political or social upheaval.
3
To cause (someone) to suffer such contractions, especially as a result of making them laugh heartily.
4
To cause disruption to.
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Etymology
From Latin convulsus, past participle of convellere (“to pluck up, dislocate, convulse”), from com- (“together”) + vellere (“to pluck, pull”). Doublet of convel.
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What is the meaning of convulse?
"convulse" (verb) means to suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.
What are the different meanings of convulse?
"convulse" has 3 main meanings: 1. To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort; 2. To be beset by political or social upheaval; 3. To cause (someone) to suffer such contractions, especially as a result of making them laugh heartily.