1. to shake violently with sudden, uncontrolled movements
Usage: medical context
2. to cause to shake with laughter or strong emotion
3. to disturb or shake violently
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The patient convulses during the seizure.
• The comedy show convulses the audience with laughter.
• She convulses with sobs after hearing the news.
• The earthquake convulses the entire region.
• His whole body convulses from the fever.
• The political scandal convulses the nation.
• The child convulses with giggles at the puppet show.