conniption
3 synonyms for conniption, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) A sudden outburst of anger or panic.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.
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