English dictionary
convulsive
/k/@/n'v/@/ls/I/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
ExamplesConvulsive motions.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
ExamplesA convulsive rage.
Convulsive laughter.
Source: WordNet 3.0