Synonyms of convulsion

convulsion

noun

kən-ˈvəl-shən 

as in upheaval

a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)

the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upheaval
• revolution
• unrest
• earthquake
• insurrection
• revolt
• paroxysm
• uprising
• storm
• tempest
• turmoil
• tumult
• rebellion
• cataclysm
• uproar
• mutiny
• eruption
• stir
• seizure
• spasm
• insurgency
• overthrow
• outburst
• upset
• outbreak
• bouleversement
• commotion
• subversion
• trembling
• coil
• to-do
• pandemonium
• fit
• shaking
• squall
• row
• bustle
• quaking
• rout
• ruckus
• overturn
• furor
• hubbub
• flare-up
• rocking
• rumpus
• welter
• shindy
• stew
• ruction
• furore
• fuss
• bluster
• hurly-burly
• hullabaloo
• bobbery
• williwaw

Examples of convulsion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brain swelling from encephalitis can lead to convulsions, permanent hearing loss, intellectual disability and death, according to the CDC. —Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 2 Aug. 2024

More serious cases may also include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, according to the CDC. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 22 July 2024

Mild symptoms include fever, muscle aches, vomiting and diarrhea, while more severe symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion and convulsions. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 June 2024