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paroxysm

noun

A sudden uncontrollable attack

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
22

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Pronunciation

ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm

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noun

  1. A sudden uncontrollable attack

    “A paroxysm of giggling”

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Example Sentences

A paroxysm of giggling
A fit of coughing
Convulsions of laughter

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