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to convulse
01
be overcome with laughter
02
make someone convulse with laughter
03
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
04
to make someone experience muscle contractions, especially by making them laugh
Examples
The comedian ’s hilarious performance convulsed the audience with uncontrollable laughter.
The parody sketch was so well-done that it convulsed the entire theater into fits of laughter.
05
to shake in a violent and uncontrollable way
Transitive
Examples
A deep cough convulsed him, leaving him breathless and struggling to recover.
Grief convulsed her body as she sobbed uncontrollably at the tragic news.
06
to experience violent, uncontrollable shaking or movement
Intransitive
Examples
His body convulsed violently as he experienced a seizure, alarming everyone around him.
The patient ’s body convulsed under the shock of the treatment, prompting immediate medical intervention.
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