FRENETICISM Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

freneticism

noun

as in anxiety

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Noun

There were also savings for people with diabetes, depression, and anxiety.

— Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
All this against the backdrop of near-daily drone incursions into European airspace, fueling anxiety in eastern border towns.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

With two satellites at supplementary inclinations, the Newtonian perturbations are equal and opposite in the two orbital planes and cancel each other out.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
First is that quantum transitions must be weak to bring about perturbations in experiments.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of perturbation

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Still, the cast’s inexperience — coupled with plenty of good old British scepticism — added to the trepidation over the show’s potential.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news But, despite that wealth of experience and accolades, Latifah had some trepidation about signing on as a coach on The Voice.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trepidation

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With both of these planets transiting Air signs, there is a cerebral side to this alignment, presenting the opportunity to channel feelings of restlessness into something resourceful.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Other common sleep issues that don’t affect the airways include movement disorders that cause nighttime restlessness or narcolepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the body’s sleep-wake cycles and causes excessive sleepiness.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of restlessness

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Postpartum depression can be anxiousness or sadness, tearfulness, difficulty sleeping.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The thought of the school year beginning, schedules changing and colder days ahead can create anxiousness — all while summer is still there to be enjoyed in August.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiousness

Noun

In addition to the heightened abstract threat level, there continue to be intense pro-Palestinian protests as well as corresponding agitation on social media.

— Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
In that case, the plaintiff's attorneys alleged social media companies led a young user down a dark path of mental health agitation.

— Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of agitation

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