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English noun: convulsion | |||
| 1. | convulsion (state) a sudden uncontrollable attack | ||
| Samples | A paroxysm of giggling. A fit of coughing. Convulsions of laughter. | ||
| Synonyms | fit, paroxysm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attack | ||
| 2. | convulsion (state) violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ictus, raptus, seizure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | clonus, epileptic seizure | ||
| 3. | convulsion (state) a violent disturbance | ||
| Samples | The convulsions of the stock market. | ||
| Synonyms | turmoil, upheaval | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do | ||
| 4. | convulsion (event) a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | trouble | ||
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