Associations to the word «Convulsive»
Noun
- Shudder
- Sob
- Spasm
- Jerk
- Heave
- Epilepsy
- Seizure
- Twitch
- Electro
- Tremor
- Sobbing
- Gasp
- Shiver
- Agony
- Grasp
- Convulsion
- Fit
- Clasp
- Groan
- Anguish
- Trembling
- Moan
- Therapy
- Grimace
- Clutch
- Shriek
- Reflex
- Grip
- Leap
- Agitation
- Coma
- Limb
- Laughter
- Renie
- Squeeze
- Schizophrenia
- Visage
- Countenance
- Motion
- Vomiting
- Sigh
- Breathing
- Movement
- Snap
- Cough
- Burst
- Shaking
- Anesthesia
- Struggle
- Gesture
- Lip
- Swallow
- Womb
- Waldo
- Handkerchief
- Contraction
- Throat
- Effort
- Disorder
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONVULSIVE, adjective. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
CONVULSIVE, adjective. Having or producing convulsions.
Dictionary definition
CONVULSIVE, adjective. Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements".
CONVULSIVE, adjective. Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; "a convulsive rage"; "convulsive laughter".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.