What is the meaning of Paroxysm?

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.

  1. Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.

    Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.

    An outburst of a violent argument or disagreement.

    A violent occurrence of a natural phenomenon, such as an earthquake, thunderstorm, or volcanic eruption; specifically , the most explosive event during a series of volcanic eruptions.

    Disastrous or sudden change.

    Source: wiktionary.org