convulse Meaning & Definition
What Does Convulse Mean?
Convulse is a verb that means To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort. It is also used to mean To be beset by political or social upheaval.
Convulse at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kənˈvʌls// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | toss, thrash and thresh |
| Verb forms | convulses, convulsing, convulsed |
Convulse Definition (Verb)
- To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.
- To be beset by political or social upheaval.
- To cause (someone) to suffer such contractions, especially as a result of making them laugh heartily.
- To cause disruption to.
Synonyms of Convulse
Convulse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Convulse
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Convulse in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
convulse (third-person singular simple present convulses, present participle convulsing, simple past and past participle convulsed)
Origin of Convulse
From Latin convulsus, past participle of convellere (“to pluck up, dislocate, convulse”), from com- (“together”) + vellere (“to pluck, pull”). Doublet of convel.
Convulse Pronunciation
Convulse is pronounced //kənˈvʌls// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Convulse
What part of speech is convulse?
Convulse is a verb.
What is another word for convulse?
Words with a similar meaning to convulse include toss, thrash and thresh. See the full list of convulse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of convulse?
The past tense of convulse is convulsed. The present participle is convulsing.
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