convulsion

Noun
  1. A sudden uncontrollable attack (synset 114106270)
    "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
    is a type of: attack - a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
    same as: fit, paroxysm
  2. Violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles (synset 114106077)
    is a type of: ictus, raptus, seizure - a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
    subtypes:
    • clonus - convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
    • epileptic seizure - convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
  3. A violent disturbance (synset 114001179)
    "the convulsions of the stock market"
    is a type of: commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do - a disorderly outburst or tumult
    same as: turmoil, upheaval
  4. A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval (synset 107320056)
    is a type of: trouble - an event causing distress or pain

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