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   paroxysm

   /ˈparəksɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity: "a paroxysm of weeping"
   • ▪ a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease: "paroxysms of ataxia and shaking"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French paroxysme, via medieval Latin from Greek paroxusmos, from paroxunein ‘exasperate’, from para- ‘beyond’ + oxunein ‘sharpen’ (from oxus ‘sharp’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. paroxysmal adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAROXYSM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PAROXYSM definition: 1. a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PAROXYSM is a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion. How to use paroxysm in a sentence. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPAROXYSM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PAROXYSM meaning: 1. a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › paroxysmPAROXYSM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Paroxysm definition: any sudden, uncontrollable outburst; a fit of emotion or action. See examples of PAROXYSM used in a sentence.

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   A paroxysm is a convulsion or sudden fit, brought on because you're freaking out or coming down with something. Paroxysm is from the Greek word paroxysmos, which basically means "to irritate."

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAROXYSM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › paroxysmParoxysm - definition of paroxysm by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A sudden outburst of emotion or action: a paroxysm of laughter. 2. a. A sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of a disease. b. A spasm or fit; a convulsion.