convulsive
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
Definition
Involving or characterized by violent, involuntary muscular contractions.
Examples
The child suffered a convulsive episode that lasted for several minutes.
She let out a convulsive sob as the tragic news finally sank in.
The machine gave a convulsive jerk before finally grinding to a complete halt.
Synonyms of convulsive
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