convulsion

/kənˈvʌlʃən/

noun

  1. 1

    An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

  2. 2

    An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.

  3. 3

    Violent turmoil.

    Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.

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