convulsive
Pronunciations (2)
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/kənˈvʌlsɪv/
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kənˈvʌlsɪv
Adjective
Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
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He scarcely appeared to heed what was doing on the stage; perhaps Norboume was the only one who noticed the convulsive movement of the bitten lip, or the slight shudder which shook him at any unexpected sound.
Having or producing convulsions.
Adjective
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
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convulsive motions
his body made a spasmodic jerk
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spastic movements
resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
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a convulsive rage
convulsive laughter
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