Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paroxismo
Noun
/ˈpær.ək.sɪ.zəm/
Definition
A sudden outburst of emotion or action; a fit or a sudden increase in intensity of symptoms especially in a medical context.
Examples
- After a long discussion, she was hit by a paroxysm of laughter that lasted for several minutes.
- During the crisis, he experienced paroxysms of anxiety that were difficult to control.
- The patient suffered a paroxysm of the illness that required immediate medical attention.
Meaning
In a broader sense, paroxysm refers to an intense and often uncontrollable episode of something, such as laughter, anger, or a medical condition.
Synonyms
- Outburst
- Eruption
- Fit
- Spasm
- Attack