convulsion

Meaning

1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3. Violent turmoil.
4. Hysteric in nature.

Synonyms

spasm

fit

cramp

upheaval

seizure

paroxysm

turmoil

twitch

disruption

contraction

disturbance

eclampsia

ferment

fiasco

flurry

jar

🫙

kink

lame

mayhem

outbreak

pandemonium

pulsation

quiver

reorganise

shambles

tetanus

tetany

throe

throes

tremble

tumult

uproar

writhe

balagan

garboil

epilepsy

stroke

infantile convulsion

tetanilla

agitation

catastrophic event

bent

cataclysm

catastrophe

commotion

concussion

confusion

disorder

disorderliness

disorganization

Translations

convulsion

convulsione

convulsión

convulsão

stuip

stuiptrekking

Konvulsion

kramp

αναστάτωση

Zuckung

convulsió

σπασμός

convulsie

bouleversement

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kənˈvʌlʃən/

Etymology

From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.