in a frenzy

ADVERB

amuck

Synonyms

STRONG

murderously

WEAK

berserk destructively ferociously frenziedly insanely madly maniacally savagely uncontrollably violently wildly

ADVERB

fiercely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angrily boldly brutally ferociously forcefully frantically furiously madly mightily passionately savagely severely vehemently viciously wildly

WEAK

awfully forcibly frenziedly frighteningly hard horribly impetuously irresistibly like cats and dogs maleficiently malevolently malignly monstrous no holds barred riotously roughly stormily tempestuously terribly threateningly tigerishly tooth and nail turbulently uncontrollably venomously with bared teeth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmly gently

WEAK

kindly mildly quietly tamely

Example Sentences

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Memory prices have been caught in a frenzy in recent months, and analysts don’t see demand letting up.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Locals have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha in a frenzy for photos, as well as causing traffic congestion and littering.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

For as tender and quietly introspective as Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” eventually becomes, the Norwegian writer-director’s latest film opens in a frenzy.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

He highlights many points previously neglected and shows why revolution devoured its children in a frenzy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Walter and the haints circle us in a frenzy.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

in a frenzy

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