'Convulsion' definitions:

Definition of 'convulsion'

(from WordNet)
noun
A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" [syn: paroxysm, fit, convulsion]
noun
Violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
noun
A violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market" [syn: convulsion, turmoil, upheaval]
noun
A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

Definition of 'Convulsion'

From: GCIDE
  • Convulsion \Con*vul"sion\, n. [L. convulsio: cf. F. convulsion.]
  • 1. (Med.) An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Any violent and irregular motion or agitation; a violent shaking; a tumult; a commotion. [1913 Webster]
  • Those two massy pillars, With horrible convulsion, to and fro He tugged, he shook, till down they came. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Times of violence and convulsion. --Ames.
  • Syn: Agitation; commotion; tumult; disturbance. [1913 Webster]

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