paroxysm (paroxysme)

noun
/ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/
crise soudaine (kriz soudan)

Signification

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Traduction de la signification
une explosion soudaine d'émotion ou d'activité
une explosion soudaine d'émotion ou d'activité

Phrases d'exemple

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.
Elle a été saisie par une crise de rire.

Synonymes

outburst, convulsion, spasm, fit, eruption

Antonymes

calm, peace, composure

Collocations

paroxysm of anger, paroxysm of rage, paroxysm of laughter

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