Definition of paroxysms

"paroxysms" in the noun sense

1. paroxysm, fit, convulsion

a sudden uncontrollable attack

"a paroxysm of giggling"

"a fit of coughing"

"convulsions of laughter"

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Quotations for paroxysms

Eloquence is an engine invented to manage and wield at will the fierce democracy, and, like medicine to the sick, is only employed in the paroxysms of a disordered state. [ Montaigne ]

paroxysms in Scrabble®

The word paroxysms is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 23

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters paroxysms:

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word paroxysms

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In paroxysms

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paroxysms in Words With Friends™

The word paroxysms is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 24

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters paroxysms:

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Words within the letters of paroxysms

2 letter words in paroxysms (13 words)

6 letter words in paroxysms (4 words)

8 letter words in paroxysms (1 word)

9 letter words in paroxysms (1 word)

Words containing the sequence paroxysms

Words that start with paroxysms (1 word)

Words with paroxysms in them (1 word)

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Word Growth involving paroxysms

Shorter words in paroxysms

ox paroxysm

ar par paroxysm

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Longer words containing paroxysms

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