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Synonyms of paroxysm
1
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
- a paroxysm of laughter greeted the pratfall
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2
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
- Darwin's introduction of the theory of evolution created paroxysms in both religion and science that are still being felt today
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- insurgency,
- insurrection,
- mutiny,
- overthrow,
- overturn,
- rebellion,
- revolt,
- revolution,
- subversion,
- unrest,
- uprising,
- upset
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“Paroxysm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paroxysm. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.
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