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   par·ox·ysm

   /ˈperəkˌsiz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity: "a paroxysm of weeping"
   • ▪ a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms: "paroxysms of ataxia and shaking"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French paroxysme, via medieval Latin from Greek paroxusmos, from paroxunein ‘exasperate’, from para- ‘beyond’ + oxunein ‘sharpen’ (from oxus ‘sharp’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. paroxysmal adjective

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   The meaning of PAROXYSM is a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion. How to use paroxysm in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAROXYSM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PAROXYSM definition: 1. a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control: 2…. Learn more.

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   Paroxysm definition: any sudden, uncontrollable outburst; a fit of emotion or action. See examples of PAROXYSM used in a sentence.

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   A paroxysm is a convulsion or sudden fit, brought on because you're freaking out or coming down with something. Paroxysm is from the Greek word paroxysmos, which basically means "to irritate."

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPAROXYSM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PAROXYSM meaning: 1. a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAROXYSM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › paroxysmparoxysm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   paroxysm of something a sudden strong feeling or expression of an emotion that cannot be controlled. paroxysms of hate; a paroxysm of laughter

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   (medical) a sudden short attack of pain, causing physical shaking that cannot be controlled. See paroxysm in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: paroxysm. Definition of paroxysm noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › paroxysm_nparoxysm, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun paroxysm mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun paroxysm. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. paroxysm has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pathology (Middle English) geology (mid 1600s) See meaning & use. How common is the noun paroxysm?

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › paroxysmParoxysm - definition of paroxysm by The Free Dictionary

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    1. A sudden outburst of emotion or action: a paroxysm of laughter. 2. a. A sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of a disease. b. A spasm or fit; a convulsion.