con
vulse
Third Person
convulses
Present Participle
convulsing
Past Tense
convulsed
Past Participle
convulsed
1
be overcome with laughter
2
make someone convulse with laughter
3
contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
4
to make someone experience muscle contractions, especially by making them laugh
- The comedian’s hilarious performance convulsed the audience with uncontrollable laughter.
- The parody sketch was so well-done that it convulsed the entire theater into fits of laughter.
- Her unexpected joke was so funny that it convulsed everyone at the dinner table.
- A sudden, ridiculous comment from the host convulsed the guests during the formal event.
- The absurdity of the situation convulsed him with laughter, leaving him gasping for breath.
5
to shake in a violent and uncontrollable way
transitive
- A deep cough convulsed him, leaving him breathless and struggling to recover.
- Grief convulsed her body as she sobbed uncontrollably at the tragic news.
- The video game’s intense scenes convulsed players with excitement and tension.
- The earthquake convulsed the entire building, scattering furniture.
- His sudden, loud laughter convulsed the quiet classroom.
6
to experience violent, uncontrollable shaking or movement
- His body convulsed violently as he experienced a seizure, alarming everyone around him.
- The patient’s body convulsed under the shock of the treatment, prompting immediate medical intervention.
- His shoulders convulsed with uncontrollable sobs as the weight of the situation overwhelmed him.
- The city seemed to convulse in panic after the announcement.
- The small boat convulsed as it was tossed by the waves.