Apoplexy Synonyms, Apoplexy Antonyms

apoplexy late 14c., "sudden fit of paralysis and dizziness," from L.L. apoplexia, from Gk. apoplexia, from apoplessein "to strike down and incapacitate," from apo- "off" (see apo-), in this case probably an intensive prefix, + plessein "hit" (cf. plague, also with a root sense of "stricken"). The L. translation, sideratio, means "disease caused by a constellation."

Example Sentences for apoplexy

He returned to his house on 105th Street, and continuing difficulties brought on an attack of apoplexy.

Meanwhile, this latest attraction has sparked apoplexy among some environmentalists.

My mother just about had apoplexy and made me return them.

America's insouciance has caused apoplexy north of the border.