paroxysm

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpærəksɪzəm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpærəkˌsɪzəm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(parək siz′əm)


paroxysm
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Sense: Outburst
Synonyms:
passion Collocations, hysterics, outbreak Collocations, frenzy Collocations, fury Collocations, explosion, (berserk) fit, anger Collocations, excitement Collocations, rage Collocations, apoplexy, access Collocations
Antonyms:
peace Collocations, tranquility, calm Collocations, order Collocations, equanimity, quiet Collocations, harmony Collocations, hush Collocations, lull Collocations, calmness, respite Collocations, happiness Collocations
Sense: A fit
Synonyms:
attack Collocations, spasm, convulsion, seizure Collocations, outbreak Collocations, fit Collocations, eruption
Antonyms:
pause Collocations, recovery Collocations, abatement, relief Collocations, riddance, remedy Collocations, treatment Collocations, regular breathing, regular pulse


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