convulse
/kənˈvʌls; kən`vʌls/ v[Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
cause (sb/sth) to make sudden violent uncontrollable movements 使（某人[某事物]）剧烈震动
convulsed with laughter, anger, toothache 笑得前仰後合、 气得暴跳如雷、 牙齿疼得使脸抽搐变形
a country convulsed by earthquakes 遭受震灾的国家
(fig 比喻) Riots convulsed the cities, ie caused violent disturbance. 动乱震撼著这些城市.