What does convulsion mean?
Convulsion means (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction..
Convulsion
/kənˈvʌlʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.
- Hysteric in nature.
Example Sentences
Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion.
In a convulsion that has caught many in Brazil and beyond by surprise, waves of protesters denounced their leaders for dedicating so many resources to cultivating Brazil’s global image by building stadiums for international events, when basic services like education and health care remain woefully inadequate.
Synonyms for convulsion
Antonyms for convulsion
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Word Forms
- convulsions
Usage Notes
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How do you use convulsion in a sentence?
Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
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