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convulsion

[kənˈvʌlʃən]

convulsion Definition

  • 1a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other medical conditions
  • 2a violent social or political upheaval

Using convulsion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "convulsion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient had convulsions and was rushed to the hospital.

  • Example

    The country is in convulsions due to the political crisis.

  • Example

    The convulsions of the earthquake were felt throughout the city.

convulsion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for convulsion

Phrases with convulsion

  • laughing convulsions

    a state of uncontrollable laughter

    Example

    The comedian's jokes sent the audience into laughing convulsions.

  • convulsions of nature

    violent natural phenomena such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes

    Example

    The town was devastated by the convulsions of nature that struck it.

  • convulsions of rage

    an intense and uncontrolled anger

    Example

    The boss's criticism sent him into convulsions of rage.

Origins of convulsion

from Latin 'convulsio', meaning 'violent agitation'

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Summary: convulsion in Brief

The term 'convulsion' [kənˈvʌlʃən] refers to a sudden, violent, and involuntary movement of the body, often caused by medical conditions like epilepsy or toxins. It can also refer to violent social or political upheavals. Examples include 'The patient had convulsions and was rushed to the hospital.' and 'The country is in convulsions due to the political crisis.' Phrases like 'laughing convulsions' and 'convulsions of rage' denote uncontrollable laughter and intense anger, respectively.