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frenzy

 

[ ˈfrɛnzi ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a state of

A state of wild or uncontrolled activity; a temporary madness or delirium.

Synonyms

frenetic activity, madness, mania

Examples of usage

  • He was in a frenzy of excitement before the big game.
  • The crowd worked themselves into a frenzy during the concert.
Context #2 | Verb

to cause

To cause to become wildly excited or uncontrolled.

Synonyms

agitate, excite, stir up

Examples of usage

  • The news frenzyed the public into a state of panic.
  • The rumors about the company merger frenzyed the stock market.

Translations

Translations of the word "frenzy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frenesi

🇮🇳 उन्माद

🇩🇪 Raserei

🇮🇩 kegilaan

🇺🇦 шал

🇵🇱 szał

🇯🇵 熱狂

🇫🇷 frénésie

🇪🇸 frenesí

🇹🇷 çılgınlık

🇰🇷 광란

🇸🇦 هياج

🇨🇿 šílenství

🇸🇰 zúrivosť

🇨🇳 狂热

🇸🇮 norost

🇮🇸 æði

🇰🇿 есалаңдық

🇬🇪 გიჟური

🇦🇿 dəli

🇲🇽 frenesí

Etymology

The word 'frenzy' originated from Middle English 'frenesie', from Old French 'frenesie', from Latin 'phrenesis' meaning 'delirium'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe a state of wild or uncontrolled activity.

See also: frenzied.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,642, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.