FRENZY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

frenzy 1 of 2

noun

ˈfren-zē

Definition of frenzy

as in rampage

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion in its frenzy to flee the danger, the crowd became uncontrollable, and a number of people were trampled to death

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frenzy

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verb

as in to craze

to cause to go insane or as if insane local football fans who were frenzied by the fact that their team was going to the Super Bowl

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Recent Examples of frenzy

Noun

Test your knowledge of fast-food frenzy, campaign controversy and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 That puts the target on AI stocks, which soared for years in the frenzy around the technology. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 More recently, since late 2022, when the release of ChatGPT triggered a frenzy around the AI buildout, an investor in large-cap growth stocks would have netted a cumulative return of more than 98%, measured by the Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) . — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 In it, Spencer criticized the media frenzy that surrounded the late princess. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frenzy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenzy

Noun

The rampage-causing Godzilla is bigger than ever this time and heads to New York City for a global action epic.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
And, of course, there won’t be many people who want to defend someone in that position — or, indeed, listen to any hard-luck stories — now the details have been outlined in court about his motorway rampage.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rampage

Noun

Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The environment around Venus at the top of the month is pointed, confrontational, and probably a bit rage-inducing.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

In the midst of her fury and rage, Fatiha prays for her father’s safe return.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fury

Verb

His philosophy posits that nature should be the focus of any space, and this is true—trappings frame and do not distract from the views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Those moments shouldn't distract from the fact that Las Vegas looked every bit as good as the Chiefs for most of the game, and at certain points, better.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distract

Noun

Any team that works out Kaepernick invites an immediate circus of scrutiny and racial hysteria.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The whatever that locked life in the truths of biology, chemistry, physics, far from the hysteria and superstitions of her heart, her family, history.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of hysteria

Verb

Baldwin alleged that decision was just one part of a pattern of disturbing prosecutorial abuses, including presenting false information to the grand jury, failing to disclose two firearms reports, and filing an unlawful gun enhancement.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
But the death of Khamenei eliminated the regime’s paramount figure, disturbing the existing balance, and the war is systematically privileging the parts of the state responsible for survival over everything else.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026

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