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Another word for apoplex
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• 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."
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apoplexy
stroke
Strong
seizure
Opposites of apoplex
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of apoplex varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
tranquility
calm
pacify
soothe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Apoplex. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/apoplex