Convulsed Meaning in English
word · lemma: convulse
Definition
If someone or something is convulsed, they shake violently, often because of strong emotion or illness such as a seizure.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or descriptively. Can describe physical reactions (seizures), or figuratively, strong outbursts of emotion ('convulsed with laughter'). Not common in everyday speech; mainly seen in news, literature, or medical contexts.
Spanish: convulsionado - estremecidoPortuguese (BR): convulsionado - sacudidoPortuguese (PT): convulsionado - sacudidoChinese (Simplified): 抽搐的 - 剧烈震动的Chinese (Traditional): 抽搐的 - 劇烈震動的Hindi: मरोड़ उठा हुआ - झटका लगाArabic: مُتشَنِّج - مصاب بالتشنجاتBengali: মুচড়ে ওঠা - কাঁপা (আবেগ বা অসুস্থতাজনিত)Russian: судорожно биться - трястисьJapanese: けいれんした - 身を震わせたVietnamese: co giật - rung lắc dữ dộiKorean: 경련을 일으키다 - 몸을 부르르 떨다Turkish: çırpınmak - kasılmakUrdu: مروڑنا - جھٹکے سے ہلناIndonesian: kejang - menggeliat hebat
Example Sentences
Her whole body convulsed when the cold water touched her.
natural
The audience convulsed with laughter at his story.
natural
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
basic
He was convulsed with laughter at the joke.
basic
The city was convulsed by protests.
basic
News of the decision convulsed the entire organization.
natural