Synonyms for frenzy
ˈfrɛn zifren·zy

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1. frenzy

   The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the controlling one in the kindred noun enthusiast. Enthusiasm has now chiefly the meaning of an earnest and commendable devotion, an intense and eager interest. Against the hindrances of the world, nothing great and good can be carried without a certain fervor, intensity, and vehemence; these joined with faith, courage, and hopefulness make enthusiasm. Zeal is burning earnestness, always tending to vigorous action with all the devotion of enthusiasm, tho often without its hopefulness. Compare EAGER.

   Synonyms:
   ardor, devotion, eagerness, earnestness, ecstasy, enthusiasm, excitement, extravagance, fanaticism, fervency, fervor, inspiration, intensity, passion, rapture, transport, vehemence, warmth, zeal

   Antonyms:
   calculation, calmness, caution, coldness, deadness, dulness, indifference, lukewarmness, policy, prudence, timidity, wariness

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1. frenzy

   Synonyms:
   fanaticism, madness, raving, fury, fire

   Antonyms:
   calm, composure, collectedness, coolness, sanity, sobriety, equanimity

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1. craze, delirium, frenzy, fury, hysterianoun

   state of violent mental agitation

   Synonyms:
   fad, hysterical neurosis, furiousness, hysteria, craze, vehemence, cult, madness, ferocity, violence, delirium, fierceness, furore, fury, rage, wildness, furor

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1. • Mania

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1. frenzynoun

   Synonyms:
   [Sometimes written Phrensy.] madness, rage, fury, distraction, raving, insanity, lunacy, derangement, mania, delirium, aberration of mind

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1. frenzynoun

   Synonyms:
   distraction, rage, fury, delirium

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1. List of paraphrases for "frenzy":

   cow, flurry, spree, hysteria, madness, fury

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1. frenzy

   Synonyms:
   Phrenism

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1. Danielle DiMartino Booth:

   Ultra-low mortgage rates have helped feed a frenzy in housing.

2. Barbara Ehrenreich:

   There seems to be no stopping drug frenzy once it takes hold of a nation. What starts with an innocuous HUGS, NOT DRUGS bumper sticker soon leads to wild talk of shooting dealers and making urine tests a condition for employment -- anywhere.

3. Richard Brinsley Sheridan:

   Take care; you know I am compliance itself, when I am not thwarted! No one more easily led, when I have my own way; but don't put me in a frenzy.

4. Public Affairs Secretary Anthony Maceira:

   The governor has not resigned, whichever decision he makes will as always be communicated officially. There's a frenzy right now and a lot of incorrect rumors being spread, even by some media outlets.

5. Karen Halperin Cyphers:

   I see a lot more frenzy and desperation in his communications with people now.