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CONVULSE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Convulse.

Convulse - as a verb

Make someone convulse with laughter

Example: "The comedian convulsed the crowd"

Be overcome with laughter

Move or stir about violently

Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitateshake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shake uncontrollably

Example: "Earthquakes convulsed the countryside"

Cause to contract

Example: "The spasm convulses her facial muscles"

Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

Example: "The muscles in her face convulsed"

Example Sentences

"The patient's body started to convulse uncontrollably."
"She convulsed with laughter at the joke."
"The child's face convulsed with pain after falling off the bike."
"His body convulsed in a fit of anger."
"The earthquake caused the ground to convulse violently."
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Word Game Points

Is CONVULSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, convulse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONVULSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONVULSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, convulse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONVULSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CONVULSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, convulse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONVULSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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