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Plural
paroxysms
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a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action
- He was overcome by a paroxysm of laughter, unable to control his amusement at the comedian's jokes.
- As she recounted the harrowing experience, she was seized by a paroxysm of fear, trembling uncontrollably.
- The patient experienced a paroxysm of coughing, the violent spasms making it difficult to breathe.
- With a paroxysm of rage, he threw the papers across the room, unable to contain his frustration any longer.
- The sudden news sent him into a paroxysm of panic, his heart racing and thoughts spinning out of control.
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