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What does convulsion mean?

convulsion

— noun a violent disturbance the convulsions of the stock market — noun violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles — noun a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval — noun (= paroxysm, fit) a sudden uncontrollable attack a paroxysm of giggling a fit of coughing convulsions of laughter

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convulsion English » English

spasm fit upheaval seizure cramp paroxysm turmoil twitch disruption contraction writhe uproar tumult tremble throes throe tetany tetanus tetanilla stroke shambles reorganise quiver pulsation pandemonium outbreak mayhem lame kink jar infantile convulsion garboil flurry fiasco ferment epilepsy eclampsia disturbance disorganization disorderliness disorder confusion concussion commotion catastrophic event catastrophe cataclysm bent balagan agitation