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Definition convulse in American English

convulse verb

verb
/kənˈvʌls/
1

to cause major problems or serious harm to someone or something

Example

ethnic killings that have convulsed the region in recent weeks

Example

Problems in the Far Eastern economy convulsed the New York markets.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
2

if you are convulsed with a strong emotion, it makes your body move in an uncontrolled way

Example

They were convulsed with laughter, and could hardly speak.

Synonyms and related words
churn convulse flutter
2.1

if someone convulses, or if something convulses them, their body moves in an uncontrolled way

Synonyms and related words
contort contortion convulse
Definition convulse in American English