convulsion | | |
n. (state) | 1. convulsion, fit, paroxysm | a sudden uncontrollable attack.; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" |
| ~ attack | a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition.; "an attack of diarrhea" |
n. (state) | 2. convulsion | violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles. |
| ~ ictus, raptus, seizure | a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease.; "he suffered an epileptic seizure" |
| ~ clonus | convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations. |
| ~ epileptic seizure | convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness. |
n. (state) | 3. convulsion, turmoil, upheaval | a violent disturbance.; "the convulsions of the stock market" |
| ~ commotion, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do, disruption, disturbance, flutter | a disorderly outburst or tumult.; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" |
n. (event) | 4. convulsion | a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval. |
| ~ trouble | an event causing distress or pain.; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble" |
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