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paroxysm
1. a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity
“a paroxysm of weeping”
noun
/ˈpɛrəkˌsɪzəm/
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- outburst
- tranquil
- bout
- convulsion
- serenity
- calmness
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