paroxysm

• Substantiv, das einen plötzlichen, unkontrollierbaren Ausbruch von Emotionen, Lachen oder körperlicher Aktivität bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit einem Krampf oder Anfall.

A noun referring to a sudden, uncontrollable outburst of emotion, laughter, or physical activity, often associated with a spasm or fit.

1. Sudden attack or spasmC1formalmedical

   A sudden, uncontrollable outburst of emotion or physical activity, often related to a medical condition.

   Anfall

   • The patient experienced a paroxysm of coughing.
   • She was overcome by a paroxysm of laughter.
   • He suffered a paroxysm of rage during the argument.

   Synonymeattackconvulsioneruptionfitoutburstseizurespasm

2. Intense outburstC1formal

   A sudden, violent expression of a feeling or emotion.

   Ausbruch

   • The speech was interrupted by a paroxysm of applause.
   • A paroxysm of grief swept over her when she heard the news.
   • His paroxysm of anger frightened everyone in the room.

   Synonymeeruptionexplosionfitflare-upoutburstseizurespasmsurge