The medical evidence showed conclusively that death was due to apoplexy.
Source: tatoeba (7025861)
Apoplexy
/ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/
Synonyms for "apoplexy" (183 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
aortic stenosisapoplectic strokearrestarrhythmiaarteriosclerosisatherosclerosisatrial fibrillationattackauricular fibrillationautonomic epilepsyberiberi heartblockadeblockagebreakup
Noun(1 words)
brain attack
Related words (25)
Noun(2 words)
cerebral hemorrhagecerebrovascular accident
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: stroke, abdominal epilepsy, access, acquired epilepsy, activated epilepsy.
- Sentence evidence is available for apoplexy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "apoplexy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "apoplexy"
Keep "apoplexy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "apoplexy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "apoplexy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "apoplexy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesbrain attackcerebral hemorrhagehemorrhagic strokehistorical termischemic strokesudden collapse
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 8 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- ἀποπληξία noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Bulgarian
1 entries- апоплексия noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 卒中 noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Finnish
1 entries- sisäinen verenvuoto noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Hebrew
1 entries- שָׁבָץ noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Hindi
1 entries- रक्ताघात noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Hungarian
1 entries- apoplexia noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Spanish
1 entries- apoplejía noun (bleeding of internal organs)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
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.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "apoplexy"?
Closest matches include stroke, abdominal epilepsy, access, acquired epilepsy, activated epilepsy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "apoplexy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.