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Meaning of convulsion

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

convulsion

Pronunciation:/kənˈvʌlʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

  2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.

  3. Violent turmoil.

    Example: Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.