Definitions

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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After all, if the world did know, it would likely cause a frenzy.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A big part of the slowdown in hiring in tech in the past few years, top executives have said, was a frenzy of overhiring after the pandemic ended.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

And the archival footage from “The Verdict” shows the extent to which fandom and media frenzy influenced the proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Space stocks were in a frenzy, too, rebounding after a brutal Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They all scattered for a frenzy of clothes changing, face washing, and teeth brushing.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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