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convulsion.

An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kənˈvʌlʃən/
  1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

  2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.

  3. Violent turmoil.

    Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
  4. Hysteric in nature.

Where this word comes from

From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.

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