convulsion
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Definition of convulsion
1a : an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
b : seizure sense 2a
2a : a violent disturbance
b : an uncontrolled fit : paroxysm
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cataclysm, earthquake, paroxysm, storm, tempest, tumult, upheaval, uproar
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This can cause fever, bloody urine, jaundice, rash, convulsions and, in rare cases, death. — Char Adams, PEOPLE.com, "Woman Bit by Spider Must Pay to Leave Infested Apartment — As Couple Worries About New Renters," 11 July 2018 When officers arrived at the door, Trump collapsed, went into convulsions and had to be taken to the hospital, Fox 43 reported. — Scott Berson, miamiherald, "Suspicious relatives called police. Cops found a baby's body in kitty litter, police say," 14 June 2018 Inmates who smoked the drug Monday started vomiting, hallucinating and having convulsions. — Fox News, "6 Florida inmates ill after smoking smuggled marijuana," 13 June 2018 This can lead to muscle twitching, paralyzed breathing, convulsions, and death. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Second Novichok poisoning in Britain raises alarm, questions over contamination," 5 July 2018 The deal comes as the health care industry is undergoing a series of convulsions in response to rising costs and pressure on drug makers, pharmacy benefit managers, and insurers. — Ed Silverman, STAT, "Amazon agrees to buy PillPack in a bid to remake the pharmaceutical supply chain," 28 June 2018 Trump has a history of targeting Merkel on the issue, which has led to political convulsions not only in Germany, but across Europe. — Emma Russell, The New Republic, "On immigration, Angela Merkel is Trump’s greatest foil.," 18 June 2018 Ortega, who began his third five-year term in office last year, withdrew the social security overhaul that sparked the social convulsion last Sunday and agreed to meet with different sectors of society. — Washington Post, "Tens of thousands march for peace, justice in Nicaragua," 28 Apr. 2018 Ortega, who began his third five-year term in office last year, withdrew the social security overhaul that sparked the social convulsion last Sunday and agreed to meet with different sectors of society. — Luis Manuel Galeano, Fox News, "Tens of thousands march for peace, justice in Nicaragua," 28 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'convulsion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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convulsion
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English Language Learners Definition of convulsion
medical : a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control
: a sudden experience of something (such as laughter) that shakes or moves your body
: a sudden change or disturbance that affects a country, organization, etc.
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Kids Definition of convulsion
: an attack of powerful involuntary muscular contractions
convulsion
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Medical Definition of convulsion
1 : an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles —often used in plural a patient suffering from convulsions
2 : seizure sense 1
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