frenzy

[fren-zee] / ˈfrɛn zi /

NOUN

uncontrolled state or situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burst craze excitement fever free-for-all furor fury hysteria madness mania outburst passion rage turmoil

STRONG

aberration agitation blow bout conniption convulsion delirium derangement distemper distraction dithers ferment fit flap fuss insanity lather lunacy paroxysm row ruckus ruction rumble rumpus seizure spasm stew stir to-do transport

WEAK

blow a fuse blow one's cork blow one's stack blow one's top flip one's lid hell broke loose wingding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness happiness harmony order peace

STRONG

balance saneness soundness

WEAK

peacefulness

Example Sentences

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If Beijing moves seriously on welfare and hukou reform, investors should not expect an overnight shopping frenzy.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

All evidence points towards online misinformation and then a real-world frenzy - and I've been investigating it for the BBC's Top Comment podcast.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

While the buying frenzy of recent years in the United States has cooled, competitively priced homes still generally sell within a reasonable time frame.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

In our present frenzy, we’re past the peak of buying and at the point where people are holding, and even selling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I saw that in another moment, and with one impetus of frenzy more, I should be able to do nothing with him.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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