How do you pronounce paroxysm?

paroxysm is pronounced as /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/.

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paroxysm

⚡paroxysm (paroxysme)

noun

/ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

crise soudaine (kriz soudan)

paronymous parquet

Signification

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Traduction de la signification

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.

Synonymes

outburst, convulsion, spasm, fit, eruption

Antonymes

calm, peace, composure

Collocations

paroxysm of anger, paroxysm of rage, paroxysm of laughter

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