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convulsive Synonyms

Another word for convulsive

Choosing another word for convulsive depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by, producing, or resembling sudden, violent, and involuntary muscular contractions or spasms.

Usage Example

"The patient experienced a series of spasmodic tremors before the medication took effect."

Strongest
spasmodic
Strong
spastic
paroxysmal
jerky
uncontrolled
Weak
involuntary

• adjective (Context 2)

Marked by sudden, violent, and disruptive upheaval, agitation, or emotional intensity.

Usage Example

"The archive documents a cataclysmic period of political and economic transformation across the continent."

Strong
cataclysmic
turbulent
tumultuous
explosive
tempestuous
violent
Weak
stormy

Opposites of convulsive

The opposite of convulsive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peaceful
tranquil
steady
stable
placid
controlled
voluntary
calm
See all opposites of convulsive

• Nearby Words

convoy
convulse
convulsion
convulsive
convulsively
conwoman
coo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Convulsive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/convulsive
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