convulsion
Translation
convulsion, fit, seizure, upheaval
Examples
The high fever caused a convulsion.
The high fever caused a convulsion.
The country was in political convulsion.
The country was in political convulsion.
Grammar Patterns
((to have a convulsion)) to experience an uncontrollable muscle spasm The high fever caused a convulsion.
((in convulsion)) in a state of violent social or political upheaval The country was in political convulsion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seizure, spasm, fit, upheaval, turmoil
Etymology
From Latin "con-" (together, with) + "vellere" (to pull, pluck). A violent "pulling together" of muscles.
Memory Tips
Think of a violent "pulling" ("vuls") "together" ("con-") of muscles (a seizure) or of society (an upheaval).