Synonyms of convulsions

convulsions

noun

plural of convulsion

as in upheavals

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

• upheavals
• revolutions
• earthquakes
• insurrections
• paroxysms
• revolts
• uprisings
• storms
• rebellions
• tempests
• turmoils
• tumults
• cataclysms
• uproars
• mutinies
• eruptions
• seizures
• spasms
• insurgencies
• upsets
• outbursts
• stirs
• bouleversements
• outbreaks
• commotions
• overthrows
• subversions
• fits
• coils
• overturns
• rows
• ructions
• squalls
• bustles
• furors
• routs
• flare-ups
• bluster
• stews
• williwaws
• furores
• pandemoniums
• welters
• ruckuses
• hubbubs
• shindys
• rumpuses
• hullabaloos
• fusses
• hurly-burlies
• bobberies
• to-dos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convulsions

But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

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

It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

The Gentlemen’s Club, for all its odd and difficult convulsions, is a heartening step in a positive direction. — Mosi Reeves, VIBE.com, 22 June 2026

Cue convulsions and expressions of agony. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026