Definitions
- Describing extreme anger or rage that causes someone to become speechless or lose control. - Referring to a state of intense frustration or irritation that leads to a physical reaction. - Talking about a person who is extremely upset or outraged to the point of being unable to think clearly or act rationally.
- Describing a strong feeling of anger or indignation towards someone or something. - Referring to a state of being extremely annoyed or irritated by a particular situation or action. - Talking about a person who is very angry and upset due to a perceived injustice or wrongdoing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe intense anger or frustration.
- 2Both words convey a strong negative emotion.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 4Both words indicate a high level of displeasure or outrage.
- 5Both words can be used to express strong disapproval or indignation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Apoplectic suggests a more extreme level of anger or rage, often to the point of losing control, while incensed implies a strong feeling of anger or annoyance without reaching the same level of intensity.
- 2Physical reaction: Apoplectic can involve physical symptoms such as speechlessness or loss of control, whereas incensed does not necessarily involve a physical reaction.
- 3Speechlessness: Apoplectic can cause someone to become speechless due to extreme anger, while incensed does not have this specific connotation.
- 4Perception of injustice: Incensed is often used to describe anger or indignation towards a perceived unfairness or wrongdoing, while apoplectic does not necessarily imply a specific trigger.
- 5Usage: Apoplectic is less commonly used in everyday language compared to incensed, which is more widely understood and used.
Remember this!
Apoplectic and incensed are synonyms that both describe intense anger or frustration. However, apoplectic suggests a more extreme level of anger that can cause someone to become speechless or lose control, while incensed indicates a strong feeling of anger or annoyance without reaching the same level of intensity. Additionally, incensed is often used to describe anger towards a perceived injustice, while apoplectic does not necessarily imply a specific trigger.
