noun🔗ShareA random or sudden outburst (of activity)."The toddler threw himself on the floor in a paroxysm of anger when his mother said no to candy. "medicinemindsensationphysiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn explosive event during a volcanic eruption."The volcano erupted in a sudden paroxysm of ash and lava, darkening the sky for miles. "geologydisastereventnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit."The old dog was shaken by a sudden paroxysm of coughing. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
