Meaning Of The Word Paroxysm

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paroxysm
countable noun: A paroxysm of emotion is a sudden, very strong occurrence of it.

paroxysm in American English
a sudden attack, or intensification of the symptoms, of a disease, usually recurring periodically
noun: any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion

paroxysm in British English
noun: an uncontrollable outburst

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