Synonyms & related words for convulsion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of convulsion — including paroxysm, upheaval, clonus, spasm, apoplexy, tetany. 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 convulsion

Explore words related to convulsion — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include convulsive, turmoil, convulsant, convulsing, convulsed, paroxysmal, seizures, convulsively. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for convulsion

Common synonyms for convulsion include paroxysm, upheaval, clonus, spasm, apoplexy, tetany, conniption, fainting — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does convulsion come from?

The word convulsion 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.