Synonyms of extremities

extremities

noun

plural of extremity

1

as in crises

a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action

made offers of aid to the refugees, and of asylum in extremity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crises
• crossroads
• heads
• emergencies
• situations
• exigencies
• clutches
• junctures
• conjunctures
• boiling points
• flash points
• breaking points
• possibilities
• crunches
• crunch times
• zero hours
• moments of truth
• predicaments
• corners
• conditions
• tinderboxes
• Dunkirks
• points of no return
• contingencies
• milestones
• landmarks
• happenings
• straits
• climaxes
• turning points
• spots
• hot waters
• passes
• scrapes
• holes
• jams
• impasses
• deadlocks
• pinches
• fixes
• last minutes
• stalemates
• last ditches
• eleventh hours

2

as in heights

the most extreme or advanced point

at its extremity the fever was actually life-threatening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heights
• depths
• limits
• ultimates
• consummations
• quintessences
• epitomes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extremities

Pain, numbness or tingling in the lower extremities can point to an orthopedic issue, but the same sensations can also signal prostate cancer that has spread. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Focus on the abdomen first, then gynecomastia reduction and sometimes a body lift at the same time, and finally the extremities like arms and thighs. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

These shorts deliberately restrict blood flow from the lower extremities, causing veins to bulge as blood pools. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Compression socks are a simple fix to improve circulation and to keep your lower extremities feeling energized. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The Milky Way passes through the lower extremities of the Scorpion. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 June 2026

The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Police said the victim was stabbed multiple times on his body and on his extremities. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 June 2026