Synonyms and Antonyms of paroxysm
- a paroxysm of laughter greeted the pratfall
- Darwin's introduction of the theory of evolution created paroxysms in both religion and science that are still being felt today
insurgency, insurrection, mutiny, overthrow, overturn, rebellion, revolt, revolution, subversion, unrest, uprising, upset
eruption, flare-up, outbreak, outburst
bluster, bobbery, bustle, coil, commotion, furor, furore, fuss, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly-burly, pandemonium, rout, row, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, shindy, squall, stew, stir, to-do, turmoil, welter, williwaw