transcription, транскрипция: [ pærəksɪzəm ]
( paroxysms)
1.
A paroxysm of emotion is a sudden, very strong occurrence of it.
He exploded in a paroxysm of rage.
= fit
N-COUNT : usu N of n
2.
A paroxysm is a series of sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements that your body makes because you are coughing, laughing, or in great pain.
He broke into a paroxysm of coughing.
= spasm
N-COUNT : usu N of n / -ing