convulse

• Verb, das plötzliche, starke, unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen oder Krämpfe beschreibt, oft verursacht durch Krankheit oder starke Emotion; auch übertragen für heftiges Erschüttern oder Erbeben.

A verb used to describe the act of experiencing sudden, violent, involuntary muscle contractions or spasms, often due to a medical condition or strong emotion.

1. Involuntary muscle contractionB2formalmedical

   To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, often due to illness or shock.

   Krampf

   • The patient began to convulse during the seizure.
   • He convulsed violently after the electric shock.
   • The child convulsed with fever.

   Synonymejerkshakeshudderspasmthrashtwitch

2. Shake violentlyB2formal

   To cause something to shake or move uncontrollably.

   Erschüttern

   • The explosion convulsed the entire building.
   • The earthquake convulsed the ground beneath their feet.
   • Laughter convulsed her body as she heard the joke.

   Synonymeagitatejerkquakequivershakeshudderspasmthrashtrembletwitch

   Antonymecalmsettlesteady

3. Laugh uncontrollablyB2informal

   To be seized with uncontrollable laughter.

   Sich vor Lachen biegen

   • The audience convulsed with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • She convulsed in giggles when she saw the funny video.
   • He was convulsing with mirth after hearing the punchline.

   Synonymecrack up