Convulsing

/kənˈvʌlsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of convulse, describing the ongoing action of experiencing or causing violent muscle contractions.

Etymology

From convulse plus the present participle suffix -ing, indicating an action currently in progress or habitual in nature.

Kelly Says

The -ing form of verbs is incredibly versatile in English—'convulsing' can mean either 'experiencing seizures right now' or 'laughing so hard the person is shaking!' depending on context!

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