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paroxysm
noun
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How to pronounce paroxysm:

Definition of paroxysm:

paroxysm (noun):
a fit or convulsion
noun. a sudden uncontrollable attack.
a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) convulsion

Synonyms for paroxysm:

stormflareseizureflashattackflushrageburstgushgust
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Antonyms for paroxysm:

peacepeacefulnesscalmharmonyupsetobedienceconclusioncontentmentcontinuityfinish
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