convulse
Wordto shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion
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to shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion
easily frightened and quick to move or react
a hypothetical force formerly thought to be responsible for many natural phenomena, such as magnetism, light, and hypnotism.
able to be used to take practical action
to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people
a clock or watch
a very small fish, often used as bait
a person who breeds and cares for animals
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
to stop a baby or young animal from drinking milk and start giving other food
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to get money, information, or something else by threats or force
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram
a disappointing or annoying situation
a long spear with a barbed point, used for catching large sea animals
covered with a protective outer layer
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose
a person who sells illegal drugs
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
a paper or digital ticket that gives you a discount or can be exchanged for goods or services
the act of lending something to someone
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
making quick, sharp movements
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief
an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration
to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant
to arrest someone, especially a suspect
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
to fall forward and land face first
involving fraud or deception
a razor with a long blade that folds into the handle
a short written report about a medical patient, especially one with an unusual condition or treatment
to support someone very strongly and openly
to fire a gun
a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
informal criticism for emotional problems someone is thought to have because of a difficult relationship with their father
the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking
burning very brightly and strongly
the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to persuade or influence someone to do something
used to say that one event caused a series of other events
the act of fastening something with a screw
an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities
money kept aside for small everyday expenses
a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets
there is not much time left
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to take weapons away from someone or something
a person who is addicted to drugs
the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character
actively dealing with something or working on it
to joke or behave playfully
the illegal trade in drugs
a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style
a person or company that helps two other sides do business with each other
the chance of keeping your job for a long time
comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset
a doctor who gives regular general medical care to a person or family
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
used to show approval or encouragement
to look around a place casually, often while searching for something
to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult
a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to release something or someone from restraint
a person who defends or represents the rights of others
having many small holes or dents on the surface
the act of building a bridge
to support a claim with facts or proof
to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually
to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them
the state of being better, stronger, or more important than someone or something else
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
done in a quiet, secret way
a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
used to encourage someone to do something or try something
soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape
firm, dry, and pleasantly hard or crunchy
the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form
to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place
to some extent; fairly
cloth made from flax fibers
a very large, bright fire
hard to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy