Convulsive

Pronunciation: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

Convulsive (adj)

  1. Causing sudden, uncontrolled shaking of the body, often during a seizure.
  2. Involving intense, hard-to-control movements or reactions, especially in response to strong emotion or pain.

Convulsive (adjective)

Examples

  • The patient had convulsive fits during the night.
  • The dog showed convulsive shaking after the loud noise.