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Synonyms of convulsion
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
- the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
Synonyms for convulsion
Words Related to convulsion
- insurgency,
- insurrection,
- mutiny,
- overthrow,
- overturn,
- rebellion,
- revolt,
- revolution,
- subversion,
- unrest,
- uprising,
- upset
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The first known use of convulsion was in 1547
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