raptus — meaning in English

English meaning

• paroxysm noun A sudden worsening of an illness, such as a fit of coughing or a seizure.
• rampage noun A period of violent, uncontrolled behaviour.

Senses

raptus is used for these senses in English:

• paroxysm (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.
• rampage A course of violent, frenzied action.

paroxysm — full definition

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.
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.

rampage — full definition

1. noun A period of violent, uncontrolled behaviour.
2. verb To rush about in a wild or violent manner.

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