paroxysm
/ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/ · noun
Meaning
- A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
- An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
- A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.
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