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convulsive
01
marked by sudden, involuntary, and jerky muscular contractions or spasms
Example
She suffered from convulsive seizures that required medication.
His convulsive twitching made it difficult to hold onto objects.
02
describing sudden and violent actions or motions
Example
The volcano erupted with convulsive force, sending ash and lava high into the air.
Earthquakes can cause convulsive shaking of the ground, leading to structural damage.
word family
convulse
Verb
convulsive
Adjective
convulsively
Adverb
convulsively
Adverb

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