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frenzy Definition

frenzy (fren′zē)

noun pl. -·zies

wild or frantic outburst of feeling or action; specif., brief delirium that is almost insanity

Etymology: ME frenesie < OFr < ML phrenesia < L phrenesis < LGr phrenēsis < Gr phrenitis, madness, inflammation of the brain < phrēn, mind: see phrenetic

transitive verb -·zied, -·zy·ing

to make frantic; drive mad

frenzy Related Forms

fren′·zied adjective fren′·ziedly adverb

frenzy Synonyms

frenzy

n.

rage, craze, furor; see excitement, insanity 1. See syn. study at hysteria.

frenzy Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • excitement: The Emperor was in a frenzy of excitement till he tried them on.
  • firework: As the clock strikes midnight, the North-East erupts in a frenzy of fireworks.
  • speculation: This had caused a frenzy of speculation after it was placed anonymously in the Sunday Times last month.
  • activity: By 6am there is a frenzy of activity outside the verandah of the famous Asa Wright Nature Center.

Converse of object

  • spark: He's Ron his way Publication Date: 28 June 2003 Brazilian's move to United will spark transfer frenzy Top Guns!
  • feed: I remember we were sitting by the majestic river Shannon watching a feeding frenzy of sea gulls.
  • fuel: There were rumors flitting about that the Smashing Pumpkins would split which was fueling the frenzy further.
  • buy: So many people get caught up in the buying frenzy of wedding planning, that they lose sight of the thing that really matters.

Adjective modifier

  • ecstatic: They will also understand their ability to whip a congregation into an ecstatic frenzy, to motivate whole communities.
  • speculative: The value of the pension pot is shaped by speculative frenzies and market bubbles rather than investment in real assets.
  • tabloid: Now, after hard knocks and trials, their legacy rests not on music but on the infamy of a tabloid frenzy.
  • mad: They were loud and sent the body buzzing into a mad frenzy.
  • sudden: The footsteps of the little company were dying away down the deserted street, when a sudden frenzy of desire took possession of me.
  • sexual: In a sexual frenzy he carries the now willing woman into the woods where they couple.

Noun used with modifier

  • feeding: A free feeding frenzy at the trough is a weakness even I have.
  • media: These details are understandably of great interest to the American people, thus the recent media frenzy.
  • bidding: Or if you were caught up in a bidding frenzy, or the like.
  • buying: That way, you won't be caught up in the buying frenzy.
  • medium: You may also like to attend: Managing media frenzy, News near you Web words - Ref.
  • shopping: Around them, the Friday shopping frenzy was in full swing.