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Antonyms
Etymology
1. convulse
verb. make someone convulse with laughter.
Antonyms
- strengthen
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
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2. convulse
verb. be overcome with laughter.
Synonyms
- express mirth
- express joy
Antonyms
- inflexibility
- stand still
- calm
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
3. convulse
verb. contract involuntarily, as in a spasm.
Synonyms
- squeeze
- compact
- contract
- compress
- press
Antonyms
- undercharge
- decompress
- decompression
- unclasp
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
4. convulse
verb. shake uncontrollably.
Synonyms
- agitate
Antonyms
- prolix
- increase
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
5. convulse
verb. move or stir about violently.
Synonyms
- thresh
- agitate
- toss
- shake
- thresh about
- jactitate
- thrash
- slash
- thrash about
Antonyms
- fire
- stretch
- stay
- widen
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
6. convulse
verb. cause to contract.
Synonyms
- squeeze
- compact
- contract
- compress
- press
Antonyms
- gain
- distributed
- loose
- tall
Etymology
- convulsus (Latin)
Sentences with convulse
1. Verb, base form
When a rabbit has a seizure, her body will typically convulse or experience tremors and her eyes may roll back into their sockets.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Muscles may begin to contract or convulse, and your dog may not be able to move normally as a result.
3. Adjective
During the seizure, your puppy may fall over and convulse.