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PAROXYSMAL Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word paroxysmal. (exact relations)
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abrupt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• exceedingly sudden and unexpected

• dangerously steep

• surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

acute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

convulsive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

• resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent

explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

fierce
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by extreme and violent energy

• marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

• ruthless in competition

• violently agitated and turbulent

intense
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• (of color) having the highest saturation

spasmodic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

• occurring in spells and often abruptly

sudden
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• happening without warning or in a short space of time

uncontrollable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• difficult to solve or alleviate

• incapable of being controlled

• incapable of being controlled or managed

• impossible to repress or control

violent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

adjective satellite

• effected by force or injury rather than natural causes

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

• characterized by violence or bloodshed

Alternatives for ABRUPT

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