Synonyms of convulses

convulses

verb

present tense third-person singular of convulse

as in shakes

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

convulsing with silent laughter as the inept pianist blithely played on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shakes
• shudders
• jerks
• vibrates
• trembles
• quivers
• shivers
• twitches
• wobbles
• jolts
• jiggles
• agitates
• sways
• judders
• joggles
• quakes
• buckets
• jounces
• throbs
• flickers
• swings
• waves
• rocks
• flutters
• thrills
• oscillates
• undulates
• wavers
• chatters
• pulsates
• quavers
• palpitates
• fluctuates
• dodders
• pulses
• pitter-patters
• beats
• pit-a-pats

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convulses

Now, as Venezuela’s political order convulses after the capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro and Washington ramps up pressure on Havana, that scaffolding is starting to buckle under pressure. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

As the United States convulses with violent raids from emboldened ICE agents, citizens across the country have fought back with block-by-block mutual aid. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

As the Islamic Republic convulses with demonstrations across all 31 provinces, Iranians of all ages are catching a glimpse of national rebirth after nearly half a century of theocratic rule. — Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026

Some skimming of the froth would not be unhealthy, though the question is whether the market got wound tightly enough that a hiccup in the high-momentum groups convulses the rest of the market too. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025