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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The Eala mania mirrors the same kind of fan frenzy that Brazil’s 19-year-old Joao Fonseca has generated on the men’s tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

As Ahmed demonstrates, the film’s documentary style both reimagined the jukebox musical and captured the frenzy of mid-1960s filmmaking.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

This fan frenzy is driving a massive surge in spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

There’s now an unusual addition to the listing frenzy: the world’s largest producer of caviar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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