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convulse

UK
/kənˈvʌls/
US
/kənˈvʌls/

Translations

convulseverb
convulsed
Past Simple
convulsed
Past Participle
convulsing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈvʌls/
US
/kənˈvʌls/
secouer violemmentPour un mouvement violent et brusque d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’une masse.
The earthquake caused the ground to convulse, toppling buildings and trees.
Le tremblement de terre a secoué violemment le sol, renversant des bâtiments et des arbres.
convulserSe dit du corps ou des membres, ou d’une personne secouée par un rire ou une émotion violente.
The patient began to convulse uncontrollably during the seizure.
Le patient a commencé à convulser de manière incontrôlable pendant la crise.
Additional translations
agiter violemmentVariante plus générale, selon le contexte littéraire ou descriptif.
Synonyms
agitate
writhe
throb
jolt
spasm
tremble
shake

Definitions

convulseverb
To suffer violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs.
The patient began to convulse uncontrollably during the seizure.
To shake or agitate violently.
The earthquake caused the ground to convulse, toppling buildings and trees.
To cause to shake with laughter or strong emotion.
The comedian's joke made the audience convulse with laughter.
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