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Convulsion vs Contortion - What's the difference?

convulsion | contortion | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between convulsion and contortion

is that convulsion is an intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction while contortion is the act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.

convulsion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
  • An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
  • Violent turmoil.
    • Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
  • * 2013 June 18, , " Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
    • In a convulsion that has caught many in Brazil and beyond by surprise, waves of protesters denounced their leaders for dedicating so many resources to cultivating Brazil’s global image by building stadiums for international events, when basic services like education and health care remain woefully inadequate.

    Related terms

    * convulse * convulsive * convulsant

    Noun

    (f)

    • contortion

    English

    (wikipedia contortion)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.
  • A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

    • Derived terms

    * contortionist