Synonyms & related words for convulsions

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of convulsions. 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 convulsions

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

Where does convulsions come from?

The word convulsions 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.