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apoplex Synonyms
Another word for apoplex
Choosing another word for apoplex depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A fit of extreme rage or sudden astonishment that leaves a person entirely speechless or incapacitated.
Usage Example
"When the king was presented with the ruinous treaty, he flew into an apoplexy of sheer indignation."
Strongest
apoplexy
Strong
rage
fury
• verb (Context 2)
To strike with sudden paralysis, extreme astonishment, or intense anger.
Usage Example
"The sheer audacity of the fraudulent scheme entirely apoplexed the normally stoic board of directors."
Strong
enrage
paralyze
astound
stun
• noun (Context 3)
An archaic or colloquial term for a stroke or sudden loss of neurological function and consciousness.
Usage Example
"The old physician noted in his journal that the mayor had succumbed to a sudden apoplexy."
Strongest
apoplexy
stroke
Strong
seizure
Opposites of apoplex
The opposite of apoplex shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
tranquility
calm
pacify
soothe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Apoplex. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/apoplex