convulsion
Pronunciation: /kənˈvʌlʃən/
The English word “convulsion” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.
- Hysteric in nature.
Etymology
From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.
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