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Definition convulsion in British English

convulsion noun

[countable] noun
/kənˈvʌlʃ(ə)n/
1

violent movements of a person's body that they cannot control

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2

a sudden or extreme change that causes major problems or serious harm

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3

to be laughing a lot, especially in a way that you cannot control

Definition convulsion in British English