convulse
convulse Lexical Profile
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• verb
To suffer violent, involuntary contractions of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs; to cause someone to experience such spasms (sometimes figuratively with uncontrollable laughter or grief).
"The patient began to convulse from the high fever, prompting the medical team to administer anti-seizure medication immediately."
To throw a country, organization, or physical environment into violent social, political, or physical upheaval.
"A series of economic crises and widespread protests convulsed the nation throughout the decade."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, 'convulse' derives from the Latin verb 'convellere' (past participle 'convulsus'), meaning 'to tear loose' or 'to pull violently,' formed from 'con-' (together) and 'vellere' (to pluck or pull).