Frenzy: meaning, definitions and examples

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frenzy

[ ˈfrɛnzi ]

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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.

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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.