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paroxysm

Definition

A sudden outburst of emotion or action; in medicine, a severe attack or spasm of a condition.

한국어 감정이나 행동의突然 폭발; 의학적으로는 질병의 심각한 공격이나痙攣

Example

"She burst into a paroxysm of laughter at the comedian's unexpected punchline."
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