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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

convulse

/kənˈvɔls/ verb · British & US
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What does convulse mean?

verb

To experience a sudden, violent, and involuntary contraction or spasm of the muscles, often accompanied by a loss of consciousness. To cause someone or something to experience such a contraction or spasm.

Example

"The patient convulsed violently during the seizure, and the doctor struggled to restrain her."

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