Convulse and Pulsate

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

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

Nearby Words: convulsion, convulsive, convulsing

Pulsate

Pulsate verb - To expand and contract in a rhythmic manner.
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Synonyms for Pulsate

Convulse and pulsate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convulse" instead a verb "Pulsate".

Nearby Words: pulse, pulsating, pulsation, pulsed, pulsing
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