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convulsion

con·vul·sion

convulsion

 
 
pronunciation:
kn vuhl shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles.
The wrong medicine caused convulsions in the patient.
synonyms:
fit
similar words:
attack, frenzy, seizure, stroke
definition 2: a fit of shaking from laughter or fear.
That play was so funny that I went into convulsions of laughter.
synonyms:
fit
similar words:
frenzy, fury, rage
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