convulse vs thrash about

convulse

verb
  • To violently shake or agitate. 

  • To suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortions of the body or limbs. 

  • To create great laughter. 

thrash about

verb
  • to move unpredictably and often violently, usually unaware 

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