Convulse and Oscillate

Convulse

Convulse verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
Usage example: convulsing with silent laughter as the inept pianist blithely played on
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Synonyms for Convulse

Oscillate and convulse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oscillate" instead a verb "Convulse".

Nearby Words: convulsion, convulsive, convulsing

Oscillate

Oscillate verb - Move or swing from side to side regularly.

Convulse and oscillate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convulse" instead a verb "Oscillate".

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