convulsion, n.
(convulsions)
(convulsions)
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
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convulsion
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a violent disturbance
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
convulsion turmoil upheaval
sample sentences
"the convulsions of the stock market"
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violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
<noun.state>
convulsion
a sudden uncontrollable attack
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
convulsion fit paroxysm
sample sentences
"a paroxysm of giggling""a fit of coughing"
"convulsions of laughter"
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derivationally related form
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