convulse

verb

1. 1

   be overcome with laughter

2. 2

   make someone convulse with laughter

   The comedian convulsed the crowd

3. 3

   contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

   The muscles in her face convulsed

4. 4

   cause to contract

   The spasm convulses her facial muscles

5. 5

   shake uncontrollably

   earthquakes convulsed the countryside

6. 6

   move or stir about violently

   The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed