convulse definition

1. make someone convulse with laughter
• examples: The comedian convulsed the crowd
2. be overcome with laughter
3. move or stir about violently
• examples: The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
4. shake uncontrollably
• examples: earthquakes convulsed the countryside
5. cause to contract
• examples: The spasm convulses her facial muscles
6. contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
• examples: The muscles in her face convulsed