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paroxysm in Czech

paroxysm in Czech is nával, záchvat — paroxysm means a sudden worsening of an illness, such as a fit of coughing or a seizure.

paroxysm in Czech

nával
noun
(countable, medicine) 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.
nával
noun
(countable) Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.
záchvat
noun
(countable) Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.

What does "paroxysm" mean?

  1. noun A sudden worsening of an illness, such as a fit of coughing or a seizure.
  2. noun A sudden, strong burst of feeling or activity, or the most intense point of something.
    "The Russian soldier left a trail of blood and devastated lives in a last paroxysm of violence only hours before Russian troops began withdrawing."
  3. noun A sudden, heated burst of arguing.
  4. noun A violent natural event, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption, especially its most explosive moment.
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paroxysm in a sentence

  • The Russian soldier left a trail of blood and devastated lives in a last paroxysm of violence only hours before Russian troops began withdrawing.
  • He was capable of mighty paroxysms of righteous indignation, and he was indignant as could be when he learned that a C.I.D. man was in the area looking for him.

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What is "paroxysm" in Czech?
"paroxysm" in Czech is nával, záchvat. paroxysm means: A sudden worsening of an illness, such as a fit of coughing or a seizure.
Are there other ways to say "paroxysm" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "paroxysm": nával, záchvat.
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