convulse
verb (used with object)
to shake violently; agitate.
was convulsing
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past progressiveof convulse.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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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
He was convulsing, he was writhing, the gurney was shaking noticeably.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
The car windows were up, the doors were locked and the driver was convulsing, the sheriff’s office said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
The first officer that came in contact with the unconscious driver was convulsing and vomiting on the ground.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2020
Stella drew herself together, the temptation was convulsing her also, though she did not guess it.
From The Point of View by Elinor Glyn
