
Convulse
Physical Shaking
Used to describe something being shaken due to force or impact.
The building convulsed during the demolition.
Emotional Turmoil
Can be used metaphorically to express strong emotional disturbances.
She convulsed with grief after hearing the tragic news. Compare with
AgitateJerkQuiverShakeShiverSpasmTremble
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