convulsion - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

Synonyms

• convulsion

More generic

• trouble

Noun

a violent disturbance

Synonyms

• convulsion
• turmoil
• upheaval

More generic

• commotion
• disruption
• disturbance
• flutter
• hoo-ha
• hoo-hah
• hurly burly
• kerfuffle
• to-do

Noun

violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

Synonyms

• convulsion

More generic

• ictus
• raptus
• seizure

More specific

• clonus
• epileptic seizure

Noun

a sudden uncontrollable attack

Synonyms

• convulsion
• fit
• paroxysm

More generic

• attack