1
: involving or causing a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control
a convulsive seizure/attack
a convulsive disorder
2
: causing the entire body to shake
convulsive laughter
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“Convulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/convulsive. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.
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