convulse — to shake violently and uncontrollably, especially due to illness or strong emotion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shake violently and uncontrollably, especially due to illness or strong emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvʌls/
Korean meaning: 격렬하게 경련하다, 심하게 떨다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**벌**스
Example Sentences
- The comedian's joke made the entire audience convulse with laughter.
- The earthquake convulsed the city for thirty terrifying seconds.
- My stomach convulsed after eating that mysterious street food.
convulse
VERB//kənˈvʌls//
to shake violently and uncontrollably, especially due to illness or strong emotion
to shake violently and uncontrollably, especially due to illness or strong emotion
Checking the pulse triggers an impulse as the body convulse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'convulsus'에서 유래. 'con(완전히)'와 'vellere(뽑다, 잡아당기다)'가 결합되어 '완전히 잡아당기다'라는 의미에서 '격렬하게 떨다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The comedian's joke made the entire audience convulse with laughter.”
“The earthquake convulsed the city for thirty terrifying seconds.”
“My stomach convulsed after eating that mysterious street food.”
“The political scandal convulsed the nation just before the election.”
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