paroxysm (Meaning)
paroxysm (n)
a sudden uncontrollable attack
paroxysm (n.)
The fit, attack, or exacerbation, of a disease that occurs at intervals, or has decided remissions or intermissions.
Any sudden and violent emotion; spasmodic passion or action; a convulsion; a fit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paroxysm
paroxysm Sentence Examples
- The earthquake sent a paroxysm through the city, shattering buildings and leaving chaos in its wake.
- The patient experienced a paroxysm of coughing that seemed relentless and left them breathless.
- The storm unleashed a paroxysm of fury, pounding the coast with torrential rain and howling winds.
- The prisoner's paroxysm of rage at being unjustly accused was palpable.
- The fire raged with a paroxysm of intensity, consuming everything in its path.
- The politician's speech ignited a paroxysm of applause from the enthusiastic crowd.
- The artist's performance elicited a paroxysm of emotion in the audience, leaving them both moved and exhilarated.
- The medical emergency triggered a paroxysm of fear and anxiety among the hospital staff.
- The discovery of the long-lost painting sent a paroxysm of excitement through the art world.
- The child's paroxysm of laughter was infectious, spreading joy and amusement throughout the room.
FAQs About the word paroxysm
a sudden uncontrollable attackThe fit, attack, or exacerbation, of a disease that occurs at intervals, or has decided remissions or intermissions., Any sudden a
explosion, flash, eruption, gust, outburst, burst, spasm, flare, gush, storm
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The earthquake sent a paroxysm through the city, shattering buildings and leaving chaos in its wake.
The patient experienced a paroxysm of coughing that seemed relentless and left them breathless.
The storm unleashed a paroxysm of fury, pounding the coast with torrential rain and howling winds.
The prisoner's paroxysm of rage at being unjustly accused was palpable.
