Apoplexy

Definitions

1. Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.
   countable, dated, uncountable
2. Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.
   countable, dated, uncountable
3. A state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger.
   countable, informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Ten Straight White Males die⟳ of a mysterious disease and the nation has apoplexy — Headlines — TV Reports — Sympathy. MONEY comes pouring in and there was no discussion about where to find⟳ it.”

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