CONVULSE


Meaning of CONVULSE in English

v.tr. 1 (usu. in passive) affect with convulsions. 2 cause to laugh uncontrollably. 3 shake violently; agitate, disturb.

[ L convellere convuls- (as COM-, vellere pull) ]

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