Sunday, February 17, 2019

Apoplectic: "Anger bordering on a stroke"

ap·o·plec·tic

Dictionary result for apoplectic

/ˌapəˈplektik/
adjective
INFORMAL
  1. overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
    "Mark was apoplectic with rage at the decision"
    synonyms:furiousenraged, overcome with anger, infuriated, in a temper, incensedragingMore
    • DATED
      relating to or denoting apoplexy (stroke).
      "an apoplectic attack"

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Dec 19, 2018 - Definition of apoplectic. 1 medical : of, relating to, or causing apoplexy or stroke also : affected with, susceptible to, or showing symptoms of apoplexy or stroke.

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