paroxysm in a sentence
n.
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Definition
PAROXYSM: a sudden, intense outburst or attack of a particular emotion or activity.
Crossword clues for paroxysm
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "paroxysm".
- Sudden burst of emotion or activity.
- Intense outburst of laughter or anger.
- A strong, unexpected fit of rage.
- Sudden attack of a debilitating condition.
- A violent, unpredictable emotional reaction.
Paroxysm sentence examples
- His laughter erupted in a paroxysm of joy, filling the room with infectious happiness.
- The unexpected news sent her into a paroxysm of anger, leaving her speechless for a moment.
- After years of repression, he finally experienced a paroxysm of grief that he couldn't contain.
- The comedian’s performance triggered a paroxysm of laughter from the audience, resulting in tears of joy.
- During the debate, she was caught in a paroxysm of emotion, struggling to articulate her thoughts clearly.