convulsive

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: shaky, spasmodic, seizure-like, paroxysmal

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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.

Synonyms of convulsive

Words with a similar meaning to convulsive:

shaky
spasmodic
seizure-like
paroxysmal

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