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1. convulse - verb

· make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd"

Hypernym(s): amuse




2. convulse - verb

· be overcome with laughter

Hypernym(s): laugh, express_joy, express_mirth




3. convulse - verb

· move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"

Synonym(s): thresh, thresh_about, thrash, thrash_about, slash, toss, jactitate

Hypernym(s): shake, agitate




4. convulse - verb

· shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside"

Hypernym(s): shake, agitate




5. convulse - verb

· cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles"

Hypernym(s): compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press




6. convulse - verb

· contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed"

Hypernym(s): compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press





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