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- [kuh n-vuhls]
- /kənˈvʌls/
- /kənˈvʌls/
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- [kuh n-vuhls]
- /kənˈvʌls/
Definitions of convulse word
- verb convulse If someone convulses or if they are convulsed by or with something, their body moves suddenly in an uncontrolled way. 3
- verb convulse to shake or agitate violently 3
- verb convulse to cause (muscles) to undergo violent spasms or contractions 3
- verb convulse to shake or be overcome (with violent emotion, esp laughter) 3
- verb convulse to disrupt the normal running of (a country, etc) 3
- verb transitive convulse to shake or disturb violently; agitate 3
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Origin of convulse
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin convulsus past participle of convellere to shatter, tear loose, equivalent to con- con- + vul- (variant stem of vellere to pull, tear) + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Convulse
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convulse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convulse
verb convulse
- torment — to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain: to be tormented with violent headaches.
- shake up — an act or instance of shaking, rocking, swaying, etc.
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- unsettle — to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
- shake — to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
Antonyms for convulse
verb convulse
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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