convulse
verb (used with object)
to shake violently; agitate.
convulsing
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present participleof convulse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“I’m not feeling so well,” he said, before sliding down and convulsing.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Boutros said that when she heard the news of his death "I don't know what happened to me. I collapsed on the ground and was convulsing".
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
The man’s eyes rolled back in his head and he started convulsing.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
In May of 2023, for example, a worker harvesting corn near Brawley fell behind his colleagues and then complained of stomach pain and began convulsing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
Deborah started convulsing in Gary’s arms, weeping and whispering, “Thank ya, Lord . . . Thank ya, Lord.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
