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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He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The AI frenzy has overshadowed that broader truth.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The situation has the hallmarks of a meme-like trading frenzy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Adarsh says the frenzy over the film reminds him of the 1975 Bollywood hit Sholay.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Sea breeze whipped Mrs. Cranston’s hat into a frenzy of feathers.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck