'Convulsing' definitions:

Definition of 'Convulsing'

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  • Convulse \Con*vulse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Convulsed; p. pr. & vb. n. Convulsing.] [L. convulsus, p. p. of convellere to tear up, to shake; con- + vellere to pluck, pull.]
  • 1. To contract violently and irregulary, as the muscular parts of an animal body; to shake with irregular spasms, as in excessive laughter, or in agony from grief or pain. [1913 Webster]
  • With emotions which checked his voice and convulsed his powerful frame. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To agitate greatly; to shake violently. [1913 Webster]
  • The world is convulsed by the agonies of great nations. --Macaulay.
  • Syn: To agitate; disturb; shake; tear; rend. [1913 Webster]

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