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CONVULSES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Convulses.

Convulses - as a verb

Make someone convulse with laughter

Example: "The comedian convulsed the crowd"

Be overcome with laughter

Move or stir about violently

Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shake uncontrollably

Example: "Earthquakes convulsed the countryside"

Cause to contract

Example: "The spasm convulses her facial muscles"

Contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

Example: "The muscles in her face convulsed"

Example Sentences

"He convulses with laughter at the silly joke."
"The patient convulses uncontrollably during a seizure."
"The dancer's body convulses gracefully to the beat of the music."
"Fear convulses her body as she watches the horror movie."
"He convulses in pain after stubbing his toe."
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Word Game Points

Is CONVULSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, convulses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONVULSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONVULSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, convulses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONVULSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONVULSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, convulses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONVULSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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