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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convulsion

The gas was highly toxic to the respiratory system, causing asphyxiation, convulsions, and, in severe cases, death. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, but more serious symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

The severe strain of the virus often presents as a fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, or paralysis. — Mary Ella Hastings july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding. — ABC News, 1 July 2026