Convulsed: meaning, definitions and examples

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convulsed

 

[ kษ™nหˆvสŒlst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical condition

To convulse means to experience involuntary muscle contractions, often resulting in violent shaking or spasms. This can occur in various medical scenarios, such as seizures, and may require immediate attention.

Synonyms

shake, spasm, tremble

Examples of usage

  • The patient convulsed during the seizure.
  • She began to convulse after the sudden shock.
  • He convulsed in pain after the injury.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional reaction

In a more figurative sense, to convulse can mean to shake or experience intense emotional turmoil, often in response to distressing news or events. This usage conveys a sense of overwhelming reaction.

Synonyms

agitate, disturb, shake

Examples of usage

  • The community convulsed in grief after the tragedy.
  • Her heart convulsed at the thought of losing him.
  • The nation convulsed with outrage over the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "convulsed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convulsionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konvulsiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะดะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konwulsyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—™ๆ”ฃใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convulsรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convulsionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nรถbet geรงiren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๋ จํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุดู†ูŽุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvulzivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konvulzรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konvulziven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krampa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ•แƒฃแƒšแƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvulsiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convulsionado

Etymology

The word 'convulse' derives from the Latin 'convulsus', the past participle of 'convellere', meaning 'to pull or tear away'. The roots of 'convellere' are 'com-' which implies 'together' or 'with', and 'vellere', which means 'to pull'. This indicates a forceful or violent pulling apart. The term entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially used in the medical context to describe seizures and similar bodily reactions. Over time, its usage expanded metaphorically, describing not only physical convulsions but also intense emotional disturbances. The evolution of its meaning reflects both a literal and figurative engagement with the idea of being shaken or torn from a state of normalcy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,308, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.