1. involving sudden, violent, uncontrolled movements of the body
Usage: medical
2. characterized by sudden, violent shaking or disturbance

Examples

• The patient experienced convulsive seizures that lasted several minutes.
• She broke into convulsive sobs after hearing the tragic news.
• The earthquake caused convulsive movements in the earth’s crust.
• His convulsive laughter filled the entire room.
• The political crisis led to convulsive changes in the government.
• The child’s convulsive coughing worried his parents.
• The storm brought convulsive winds that toppled trees.