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1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3. Violent turmoil: “The market convulsions of the last few weeks have shaken the world” Felix Rohatyn.
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| Noun | 1. | convulsion – 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”
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| 2. | convulsion – violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles |
