convulse

verb
/kənˈvʌls/

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example Sentences

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

Synonyms

shake, tremble, spasm, jerk

Antonyms

calm, relax

Collocations

convulse with, convulse violently, body convulses

Related Vocabularies

to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing
To reduce the severity or intensity of damage or problems.
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
to communicate or work together with someone or something
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

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