Associations to the word «Paroxysm»
Noun
Adjective
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
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"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
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