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Paroxysms

Noun - Medical Sense:

Definition:

A sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms or a disease.

Example Sentence:

She experienced paroxysms of coughing every few minutes, making it difficult for her to breathe properly.

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Noun - Emotional Sense:

Definition:

An uncontrollable outburst of strong emotions or feelings.

Example Sentence:

Filled with rage, he threw his coffee mug against the wall in paroxysms of anger.

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Noun - Geological Sense:

Definition:

A sudden violent expression of a particular physical attribute of a volcano, such as an eruption or lava flow.

Example Sentence:

The paroxysm of volcanic activity resulted in extensive damage to nearby villages.

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Noun - General Sense:

Definition:

An intense or sudden occurrence of something.

Example Sentence:

The audience erupted into paroxysms of laughter when the comedian delivered his punchline.

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Verb - General Sense:

Definition:

To undergo sudden and uncontrollable spasms or convulsions.

Example Sentence:

Her body paroxysmed with pain as the severe cramps took hold.

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Adjective - Figurative Sense:

Definition:

Characterized by sudden and intense bursts or episodes.

Example Sentence:

The novel is filled with paroxysmal moments of love, joy, and heartbreak.

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