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convulsionary
Variant of convulsion
noun
- a violent, involuntary contraction or spasm of the muscles: often used in pl.
- a violent fit of laughter
- any violent disturbance, as a social upheaval or an earthquake
Related Forms:
- convulsionary adjective
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