paroxysm

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpæ.ɹək.ˌsɪ.zəm/

Noun

A random or sudden outburst (of activity). / An explosive event during a volcanic eruption. / A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

Japanese Meaning

突然の激しい発作・激動。突発的に発生する強烈な反応や状態 / 火山噴火時の爆発現象、激しい噴火活動 / 病気の急激な再発、例えば痙攣や激しい咳などの発作

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The debate erupted into a paroxysm of interruptions that drowned out any attempt at reasoned discussion.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

討論は突如として割り込みの嵐に見舞われ、理性的な議論の試みはかき消されてしまった。

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Sense（1）

A random or sudden outburst (of activity).

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Sense（2）

An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.

Sense（3）

A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

paroxysms

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