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Meaning of convulse
to shake or tremble violently, especially as a result of a strong emotion or a medical condition
Etymology of convulse
The word "convulse" comes from the Latin "convulsus", which is the past participle of "convellere", meaning "to tear apart" or "to pull violently"
The Latin "convellere" is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together" or "violently") and "vellere" (meaning "to pull" or "to tear")
The word "convulse" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical and emotional disturbances
Synonyms
shake
quiver
tremble
shudder
twitch
spasm
convulsion
fit
seizure
paroxysm
throes
agony
distress
torment
anguish
suffering
pain
affliction
tribulation
travail
torture
wrack
rack
contort
distort
writhe
twist
turn
toss
convulsively
spasmodically
violently
intensely
forcefully
powerfully
intensely
fiercely
strongly
vehemently
wildly
uncontrollably
frantically
hysterically
maniacally
furiously
savagely
brutally
mercilessly
pitilessly
remorselessly
relentlessly
inexorably
Definitions
- To shake or tremble with a sudden, violent, and often involuntary movement, typically as a result of a strong emotion, a medical condition, or a physical stimulus
- * To affect or move someone deeply, often in a way that is sudden and intense
Usage Examples
- The patient's body began to convulse as the seizure took hold
- * The news of the accident convulsed her with grief and shock
- * The crowd convulsed with laughter at the comedian's jokes
Antonyms
calm
serene
peaceful
still
quiet
unmoving
untroubled
unruffled
composed
tranquil
steady
stable
firm
solid
unwavering
unshakable
steady
consistent
predictable
controlled
restrained
subdued
muted
toned
soft
gentle
mild
moderate
temperate
relaxed
loose
slack
limp
flaccid
weak
feeble
faint
slight
gentle
smooth
continuous
even
regular