Associations to the word «Paroxysm»
Noun
- Coughing
- Convulsion
- Rage
- Cough
- Epilepsy
- Grief
- Sob
- Delirium
- Hysteria
- Spasm
- Mirth
- Anguish
- Fury
- Fit
- Despair
- Relapse
- Laughter
- Sufferer
- Emmett
- Agony
- Frenzy
- Malady
- Fever
- Insanity
- Terror
- Wrath
- Exhaustion
- Vomiting
- Exertion
- Remorse
- Madness
- Respite
- Repose
- Pain
- Quiver
- Tremor
- Snapping
- Irritation
- Burst
- Breathing
- Delight
- Mania
- Excitement
- Outburst
- Passion
- Tic
- Immortal
- Aching
- Irregularity
- Severity
- Facet
- Tear
- Interval
- Massage
- Jerk
- Chuckle
- Asthma
- Anger
- Madman
- Sensation
- Sorrow
- Groan
- Frustration
- Sudden
- Distress
- Inflammation
- Mounting
- Agitation
- Onset
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PAROXYSM, noun. A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
PAROXYSM, noun. An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden recurrence of a disease.
Dictionary definition
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter".
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