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convulse (convulse%2:32:00::)
(make someone convulse with laughter)
"The comedian convulsed the crowd"
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convulse (convulse%2:29:00::)
(be overcome with laughter)
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convulse (convulse%2:38:00::)
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thresh (thresh%2:38:00::)
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thresh about (thresh_about%2:38:00::)
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thrash (thrash%2:38:01::)
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thrash about (thrash_about%2:38:00::)
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slash (slash%2:38:00::)
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toss (toss%2:38:01::)
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jactitate (jactitate%2:38:00::)
(move or stir about violently)
"The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
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convulse (convulse%2:38:01::)
(shake uncontrollably)
"earthquakes convulsed the countryside"
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convulse (convulse%2:35:01::)
(cause to contract)
"The spasm convulses her facial muscles"
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convulse (convulse%2:35:00::)
(contract involuntarily, as in a spasm)
"The muscles in her face convulsed"