CONVULSION

Definition:

1. [noun] a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
   Synonyms: paroxysm, fit
   
   
2. [noun] violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
   
   
3. [noun] a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market"
   Synonyms: turmoil, upheaval
   
   
4. [noun] a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
   
   

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