Convulse and Quail

Convulse

Convulse verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
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Quail and convulse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quail" instead a verb "Convulse".

Nearby Words: convulsion, convulsive, convulsing

Quail

Quail verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

Convulse and quail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convulse" instead a verb "Quail".

Nearby Words: quailed, quailing
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