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convulsion

US /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
UK /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

Kata Nama

1.

sawan, konvulsi

a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children

Contoh:
The child suffered a severe convulsion during the high fever.
Kanak-kanak itu mengalami sawan yang teruk semasa demam panas.
He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a series of convulsions.
Dia dikejarkan ke hospital selepas mengalami beberapa siri sawan.
2.

kekacauan, goncangan, kerusuhan

a violent social or political upheaval

Contoh:
The country was thrown into political convulsions after the election results.
Negara itu dilanda kekacauan politik selepas keputusan pilihan raya.
The economic crisis caused widespread social convulsions.
Krisis ekonomi menyebabkan kekacauan sosial yang meluas.
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