Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paroxysm
noun
/ˈpær.ək.sɪ.zəm/
Definition
A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
Examples
- She burst into a paroxysm of laughter after hearing the joke.
- The region experienced a paroxysm of violence during the uprising.
- His paroxysm of anger surprised everyone in the meeting.
Meaning
Paroxysm refers to a sudden and intense burst of emotion, action, or a physical event.
Synonyms
- Outburst
- Fit
- Spasm
- Attack
- Convulsion
