paroxysms (Meaning)
paroxysms
a sudden recurrence of symptoms or an intensification of existing symptoms, a sudden violent emotion or action, a fit, attack, or sudden increase of symptoms (as of a disease) that occurs, quiets down, and occurs again and again, a sudden attack or spasm (as of a disease), a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease)
Synonyms & Antonyms of paroxysms
paroxysms Sentence Examples
- The patient experienced paroxysms of coughing that left him gasping for breath.
- The earthquake struck with relentless paroxysms, shaking the ground violently.
- The paroxysms of laughter erupted unexpectedly and uncontrollably, a burst of pure joy.
- The thunderstorm unleashed paroxysms of thunder and lightning, illuminating the sky with blinding flashes.
- The migraine attack caused paroxysms of throbbing pain that radiated from the temples.
- The epileptic seizure came in paroxysms, causing the patient to lose consciousness and convulse.
- The volcano erupted in a series of paroxysms, spewing ash and lava into the air.
- The paroxysms of rage overwhelmed him, causing him to lash out at those around him.
- The paroxysms of desire were so intense that they threatened to consume him entirely.
- The medical condition known as paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria causes recurrent paroxysms of hemolysis, leading to episodes of anemia.
FAQs About the word paroxysms
a sudden recurrence of symptoms or an intensification of existing symptoms, a sudden violent emotion or action, a fit, attack, or sudden increase of symptoms (a
bursts, spasms, eruptions, gusts, outbursts, flashes, explosions, ebullitions, fits, rages
No antonyms found.
The patient experienced paroxysms of coughing that left him gasping for breath.
The earthquake struck with relentless paroxysms, shaking the ground violently.
The paroxysms of laughter erupted unexpectedly and uncontrollably, a burst of pure joy.
The thunderstorm unleashed paroxysms of thunder and lightning, illuminating the sky with blinding flashes.
