apoplexy

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/ˈæpəˌplɛk.si/

noun
A sudden loss of consciousness or control

apoplexy in a sentence

  • “He fell into apoplexy from the shocking news.”
  • “Her speech caused apoplexy among the audience members.”
  • “She collapsed abruptly, overcome by sudden apoplexy.”

What does “apoplexy” mean?

apoplexy (noun) means a sudden loss of consciousness or control. It is pronounced /ˈæpəˌplɛk.si/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "apoplexy" mean?
apoplexy (noun) means: A sudden loss of consciousness or control
How do you pronounce "apoplexy"?
"apoplexy" is pronounced /ˈæpəˌplɛk.si/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "apoplexy" in a sentence?
Here is "apoplexy" used in a sentence: He fell into apoplexy from the shocking news.

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