convulse
verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026
to contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
Framework senses
- §1
- to be overcome with laughter
- §2
- to make someone convulse with laughter
- §3
- to contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
- §4
- to cause to contract
- §5
- to shake uncontrollably
- §6
- to move or stir about violently