Paroxysms

I believe the answer is:

attacks

(Other definitions for attacks that I've seen before include "Fiercely criticises" , "Assails" , "Charges" , "Bouts of illness" , "Launches assault or criticism" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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