paroxysm synonyms

paroxysm

n.

  1. Outburst

    passion, hysterics, outbreak, frenzy, furor, fury, violence, agitation, explosion, frothing, fuming, (berserk) fit; see also anger, excitement, rage 2.

    Antonyms peace*, tranquillity*, equanimity. *

  2. A fit

    attack, spasm, convulsion, seizure; see outbreak 1.

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