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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024par•ox•ysm /ˈpærəkˌsɪzəm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- any sudden, violent, or uncontrolled outburst, as of action or emotion:paroxysms of laughter.
- Pathologya severe attack, or a sudden increase in the intensity, of a disease.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024par•ox•ysm (par′ək siz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - any sudden, violent outburst;
a fit of violent action or emotion:paroxysms of rage. - Pathologya severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease, usually recurring periodically.
- Greek paroxysmós irritation, derivative of paroxýnein to irritate. See par-, oxy-1, -ism
- earlier paroxismos 1570–80
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