paroxysm

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/

Noun

paroxysm noun

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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Synonyms

fit access outbursting superoutburst explosion apoplexy outgush overburst ebullition outbreaking outspurt upbursting agony upburst proruption overflux

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