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Paroxysm
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a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action
Examples
He was overcome by a paroxysm of laughter, unable to control his amusement at the comedian's jokes.
As she recounted the harrowing experience, she was seized by a paroxysm of fear, trembling uncontrollably.
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paroxysmal
paroxysm
