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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

Word origin

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.