convulsions
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"They are not particularly dangerous, you're not at risk of hurting yourself or anyone else. My convulsions are very rare, I have maybe three or four a year, they don't massively impact my life."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Precocious, he would simulate convulsions in class so he would get out of school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Novo has suffered repeated convulsions amid a dramatic selloff that has sent shares down by more than 60% since the middle of last year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
A more severe and concerning case can cause neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, or paralysis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
As if I could soothe the convulsions out of him.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
![]()