Synonyms of paroxysm
26 similar words
Another word for paroxysm is fit. Other synonyms of paroxysm are acme.
Synonyms and similar words for paroxysm
nounA period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when...
- exacervationA recurrence of a symptom; paroxysm.
- fitA sudden burst (of an activity).
nounChiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe...
- high pointA climax; the best time in a given period.
- acmeA high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field...
- apex
- zenith
- apogee
- apotheosis
- ascendanceAscendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
- capstone figuratively
- climax
- coronation figuratively
- crown figuratively
- culmination
- extreme
- fastigium
- high note figuratively
- high tide figuratively
- high-water mark figuratively
- midday figurativelyNoon; twelve o'clock during the day.
- Mount Everest figurativelyAn endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc....
- outblossomThe best that is produced (by something); culmination.
- perihelion figurativelyThe highest point or state; the peak, zenith.
- pinnacleAn all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
- summa figuratively
- summit figuratively
Meaning of paroxysm
- noun A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
- noun Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.
- noun An outburst of a violent argument or disagreement.
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Questions about synonyms of paroxysm
- What is another word for paroxysm?
- Paroxysm has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fit and acme.
- What does paroxysm mean?
- Paroxysm means a period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
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