paroxysm
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paroxysms
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paroxysms
Britannica Dictionary definition of PAROXYSM
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medical
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a sudden attack or increase of symptoms of a disease (such as pain, coughing, shaking, etc.) that often occurs again and again
— usually + of
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paroxysms of pain/coughing
2
formal
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a sudden strong feeling or expression of emotion that cannot be controlled
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a paroxysm of rage
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He went into paroxysms of laughter.
