Meaning & use
frenzy
A state of wild, often uncontrolled excitement, activity, or emotion.
See it in a sentence
The crowd worked itself into a frenzy as the band took the stage.
Shoppers pushed through the store in a frenzy during the first hour of the sale.
A note on using this word
Frenzy often implies a temporary loss of self-control caused by excitement, fear, or urgency, and frequently pairs with 'in a' or 'whip into.'
Words with a similar meaning
maniahysteria
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