apoplectic

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My remarks moved an apoplectic plaintiff’s lawyer to point across the room at his opposing counsel, leer in my direction, and ask, “So are you accusing me of colluding with him?”

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Beijing’s apoplectic response to Takaichi’s perceived intervention in China’s affairs has included intense personal attacks on the new prime minister, often linking her with the militarism that fueled Japan’s brutal conduct in World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

But people were downright apoplectic about the idea of Dobson leaving her cart unrestrained.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

VAR didn't highlight what was clear and obvious in the game between Newcastle versus Arsenal, which caused Arteta to go apoplectic.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023

And then, I brought down an apocalyptic, apoplectic, joy-to-the-great-world drumroll that made Mamita throw her head back and laugh her loud, girlish laugh.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez