Synonyms of paroxysm

Antonyms of paroxysm

Collocations of paroxysm

sudden paroxysm
Frequency: 80 %

A sudden paroxysm of pain shot through his body.

violent paroxysm
Frequency: 75 %

The storm unleashed a violent paroxysm of wind and rain.

emotional paroxysm
Frequency: 60 %

Her emotional paroxysm of anger left everyone stunned.

physical paroxysm
Frequency: 45 %

The athlete had a physical paroxysm of exhaustion after the race.

Idiomatic Expressions for paroxysm

  • Phrase: paroxysm of coughing
    Meaning: a sudden and violent fit of coughing
    Usage: She had a paroxysm of coughing that left her gasping for air.