paroxysms

[US]/ˈpær.ək.sɪ.zəmz/
[UK]/ˈpær.ək.sɪz.əmz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sudden outbursts or attacks

Phrases & Collocations

fit of paroxysms

paroxysms of pain

paroxysms of laughter

paroxysms of rage

paroxysms of coughing

paroxysms of joy

paroxysms of emotion

paroxysms of excitement

paroxysms of anxiety

paroxysms of grief

Example Sentences

she fell into paroxysms of laughter at the joke.

the child experienced paroxysms of anger when denied candy.

his paroxysms of grief were hard to watch.

she was in paroxysms of joy after receiving the good news.

the audience erupted in paroxysms of applause.

he suffered from paroxysms of coughing during the lecture.

her paroxysms of excitement were contagious.

they watched in paroxysms of disbelief as the event unfolded.

his speech was interrupted by paroxysms of laughter from the crowd.

she experienced paroxysms of pain after the accident.

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