PAROXYSM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word paroxysm. (close relations)
paroxysmal
Best Alternative Words for PAROXYSM
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| convulsion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden uncontrollable attack • violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles • a violent disturbance • a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval | ||||||||
| fit | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • meeting adequate standards for a purpose • physically and mentally sound or healthy noun • a display of bad temper • a sudden uncontrollable attack • the manner in which something fits • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired • make fit • insert or adjust several objects or people • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • conform to some shape or size • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose • fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction • make correspond or harmonize | ||||||||
| attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
| eruption | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||||
| outbreak | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) | ||||||||
| outburst | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unrestrained expression of emotion • a sudden intense happening • a sudden violent disturbance | ||||||||
| spasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction • (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) | ||||||||
