Paroxysm and Shaking

Paroxysm

Paroxysm noun - A violent disturbance (as of the political or social order).
Usage example: Darwin's introduction of the theory of evolution created paroxysms in both religion and science that are still being felt today
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Shaking and paroxysm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shaking" instead a noun "Paroxysm".

Nearby Word: paroxysmal

Shaking

Shaking noun - A series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side.

Paroxysm and shaking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Paroxysm" instead a noun "Shaking".

Nearby Words: shake, shaky, shaken, shaker, shakily
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