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According to WordNet, the verb "convulse" has 6 sense(s).

201890088 shake uncontrollably; "earthquakes convulsed the countryside".

201890792 move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed".

200032297 be overcome with laughter.

201389007 cause to contract; "The spasm convulses her facial muscles".

201388813 contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; "The muscles in her face convulsed".

200859937 make someone convulse with laughter; "The comedian convulsed the crowd".

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