Answer: convulsed

AnswerCrossword Clue
convulsedThrow (a country) into violent social or political upheaval
convulsed(of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) Cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements
convulsedCONVULSE, to shake violently
convulsed(of a person) Suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs