Word

convulse, v.
(convulsed, convulses, convulsing)
freq. cnt. 2

be overcome with laughter
<verb.body> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

convulse

verb frames

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convulsive

semantic pointers

hypernym

laugh, express joy, express mirth

make someone convulse with laughter
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

convulse

sample sentences

"The comedian convulsed the crowd"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convulsive convulsion

semantic pointers

hypernym

amuse

cause

convulse

contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
<verb.contact>

convulse

sample sentences

"The muscles in her face convulsed"

verb frames

Something ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convulsive convulsion

semantic pointers

hypernym

compress, contract, press, constrict, squeeze, compact

verb group

convulse

cause to contract
<verb.contact>

convulse

sample sentences

"The spasm convulses her facial muscles"

verb frames

Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

convulsive convulsion

semantic pointers

hypernym

compress, contract, press, constrict, squeeze, compact

verb group

convulse

shake uncontrollably
<verb.motion>

convulse

sample sentences

"earthquakes convulsed the countryside"

verb frames

Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

semantic pointers

hypernym

shake, agitate

move or stir about violently
<verb.motion> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

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