convulse

Meanings

• verb

  1. To shake or throb violently and involuntarily, especially as a result of a seizure or spasm.

  - "He convulsed with pain after being stung by a bee."
  - "The epileptic patient convulsed during the seizure."

• verb

  2. To cause (someone or something) to shake or throb violently and involuntarily.

  - "The earthquake convulsed the entire city."
  - "Fear convulsed her as she watched the horror movie."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convulse
compulse , impose , oppose , pose

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Variants

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convulse , convulsed , convulses , convulsing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convulsus' meaning 'shaken violently'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'convulse' comes from the Latin word 'convulsus', meaning 'shaken violently'.

2. Convulsions can be caused by various conditions, including epilepsy, meningitis, and poisoning.

3. Convulsive therapy, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a medical treatment used to treat certain mental disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. seizure: A sudden, uncontrollable episode of shaking or other symptoms, often caused by an electrical disturbance in the brain.

2. spasm: A sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'convulse' has been used to describe violent reactions or emotions. In music, there is a genre called 'convulsive music' which is characterized by its intense and aggressive sound.

How to Memorize "convulse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person having a seizure or an earthquake shaking the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convulse' with the idea of shaking or spasms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-V-U-L-S-E' to remember the meaning: 'Convulse' means 'shakes' or 'spasms'.

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