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   frenzy

   /ˈfrɛnzi/

   noun

   • 1. a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour: "Doreen worked herself into a frenzy of rage" Similar hysteriamadnessmaniainsanityderangementdementednessdeliriumfeverishnessfeverwildnessdistractionagitationturmoiltumultwild excitementeuphoriaelationecstasyinformal:crazinessrare:delirationfitseizureparoxysmspasmboutoutburstfermentfeverstorm

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French frenesie, from medieval Latin phrenesia, from Latin phrenesis, from Greek phrēn ‘mind’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frenzyFrenzy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FRENZY is a temporary madness. How to use frenzy in a sentence. a temporary madness; a violent mental or emotional agitation; intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity…

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   FRENZY definition: 1. (an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent: 2. (an…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRENZY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Frenzy or a frenzy is great excitement or wild behaviour that often results from losing control of your feelings. 'Get out!' she ordered in a frenzy. The country was gripped by a frenzy of nationalism.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › frenzyFrenzy - definition of frenzy by The Free Dictionary

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   A state of violent mental agitation or wild excitement. 2. Temporary madness or delirium. 3. A mania; a craze. To drive into a frenzy. [Middle English frenesie, from Old French, from Medieval Latin phrenēsia, from Latin phrenēsis, back-formation from phrenēticus, delirious; see frenetic.]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRENZY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRENZY meaning: 1. (an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent: 2. (an…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfrenzy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   frenzy (of something) a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control. The speaker worked the crowd up into a frenzy. She tore the letter open in a frenzy. Want to learn more? Definition of frenzy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Frenzy is derived from the Latin word phreneticus meaning "delirious." If you're in a frenzy, you're certainly delirious. You can be in a frenzy because something made you mad, happy, or even just hungry — whatever makes you so crazy you're not thinking clearly.

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   Frenzy definition: a state of extreme mental agitation or wild excitement. See examples of FRENZY used in a sentence.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › frenzy_nfrenzy, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word frenzy, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › frenzyFrenzy Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Frenzy definition: A state of violent mental agitation or wild excitement.