frenzy vs paroxysm

frenzy

noun
  • A state of wild activity or panic. 

  • A violent agitation of the mind approaching madness; rage. 

verb
  • To render frantic. 

  • To exhibit a frenzy, such as a feeding frenzy. 

paroxysm

noun
  • A random or sudden outburst (of activity). 

  • An explosive event during a volcanic eruption. 

  • A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit. 

How often have the words frenzy and paroxysm occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )