Convulse Definition & Meaning
convulse
- verb
- make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd"
- be overcome with laughter
- move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
- shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside"
- cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles"
- contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed"
"Convulse" in song lyrics
See how convulse is used in real songs:
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"Her eyes roll back, she began to convulse"
Haystak — Different Kinda Lady
Words that rhyme with convulse
Usage tips for "convulse"
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