Definition of convulsions Convulsions

/kʌnvʌˈlʃʌnz/ - [kunvulshunz] -

We found 3 definitions of convulsions from 2 different sources.

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What does convulsions mean?

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  • convulsions (Noun)
    Plural of convulsion.

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Noun

Plural: convulsions

convulsion - violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
  ictus, raptus, seizure the taking possession of something by legal process
  clonus convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
convulsion - a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
convulsion - a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market"
  turmoil, upheaval
convulsion - a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
  paroxysm, fit
  attack a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
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  • convulsion (n.)
    An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body.
  • convulsion (n.)
    Any violent and irregular motion or agitation; a violent shaking; a tumult; a commotion.

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  • convulsion
    An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

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