Associations to the word «Paroxysm»
Noun
- Coughing
- Convulsion
- Rage
- Cough
- Epilepsy
- Grief
- Sob
- Delirium
- Hysteria
- Spasm
- Mirth
- Anguish
- Fury
- Fit
- Despair
- Relapse
- Laughter
- Sufferer
- Emmett
- Agony
- Frenzy
- Malady
- Fever
- Insanity
- Terror
- Wrath
- Exhaustion
- Vomiting
- Exertion
- Remorse
- Madness
- Respite
- Repose
- Pain
- Quiver
- Tremor
- Snapping
- Irritation
- Burst
- Breathing
- Delight
- Mania
- Excitement
- Outburst
- Passion
- Tic
- Immortal
- Aching
- Irregularity
- Severity
- Facet
- Tear
- Interval
- Massage
- Jerk
- Chuckle
- Asthma
- Anger
- Madman
- Sensation
- Sorrow
- Groan
- Frustration
- Sudden
- Distress
- Inflammation
- Mounting
- Agitation
- Onset
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PAROXYSM, noun. A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
PAROXYSM, noun. An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden recurrence of a disease.
Dictionary definition
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.