Synonyms & related words for convulse

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of convulse — including concuss, agitate, roil. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to convulse

Explore words related to convulse — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include convulsively, convulsive, convulsions, spastically, spasmodically, fibrillate, trembles, shuddering. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for convulse

Common synonyms for convulse include concuss, agitate, roil — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does convulse come from?

The word convulse breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vuls-, from Latin vello (“pluck, tear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.