CONVULSE Meaning and
Definition
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The term "convulse" is a verb that refers to the act of experiencing sudden, violent, and involuntary contractions or spasms of the muscles. It typically involves the entire body or specific parts, such as the limbs or abdomen. These contractions can result in jerky and uncontrollable movements, causing the affected individual to twitch or shake.
The term is often used in the medical context to describe seizures or convulsions, which are abnormal electrical activities in the brain. These seizures generate intense muscle contractions that can lead to shaking, loss of consciousness, and in some cases, convulsive movements.
Beyond the medical realm, "convulse" can also be metaphorically employed to describe situations or events that cause extreme disruption, upheaval, or uncontrollable agitation. In these instances, it signifies a sudden and dramatic change that shakes or throws a system, organization, or community into a state of extreme chaos or turmoil. This metaphorical usage suggests a strong and unexpected impact that disrupts the normal functioning of the entity.
Whether referring to physical spasms or metaphorical disruptions, the word "convulse" conveys the idea of sudden and violent movements, often associated with a lack of control or order.
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To shake by violent irregular action, as in excessive laughter; to affect by irregular spasms, as in agony from grief or pain.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CONVULSE
Etymology of CONVULSE
The word "convulse" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin verb "convulsare", which means "to shake violently" or "to agitate". This is derived from the prefix "com-", meaning "together", and "vulsare", meaning "to shake". Over time, the word was adopted in Old French as "convulser", and later entered Middle English as "convulsen". Eventually, it transformed into the modern English word "convulse", maintaining its core meaning of sudden, violent shaking or spasms.
Idioms with the word CONVULSE
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convulse sm with sth
The idiom "convulse someone with something" generally refers to causing someone to experience extreme and uncontrollable laughter or strong emotions. It suggests that something (e.g., a joke, an incident, a remark) has had such a powerful effect on someone that they uncontrollably convulse or shake with laughter or emotions.
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convulse with (something)
The idiom "convulse with (something)" typically means to undergo a sudden, uncontrollable, and intense reaction, often characterized by strong emotion or laughter. It suggests being overwhelmed by a certain emotion or stimulus to the point of experiencing physical convulsions or involuntary spasms.
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convulse someone with something
Similar spelling words for CONVULSE
- convolute,
- connubial,
- convulsive,
- confuse,
- Convulsed,
- compulsive,
- convulses,
- convoluted,
- convalesce,
- convolve,
- convulsion.
Conjugate verb Convulse
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