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frenzily

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fren⋅zy

  [fren-zee] noun, plural -zies, verb, -zied, -zy⋅ing.
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–noun
1. extreme mental agitation; wild excitement or derangement.
2. a fit or spell of violent mental excitement; a paroxysm characteristic of or resulting from a mania: He is subject to these frenzies several times a year.
–verb (used with object)
3. to drive to frenzy; make frantic: She was frenzied by fear when she smelled the smoke.
Origin:
1300–50; ME frenesie < OF < LL phrenēsis < LGk, for Gk phrenîtis; see phrenitis

Related forms:
fren⋅zi⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
2. madness, insanity, lunacy, aberration; rage, fury, raving.

Antonyms:
1. calm. 2. sanity.
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Main Entry: fren·zy
Pronunciation: 'fren-zE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural frenzies
1 a : a temporary madness b : a violent mental or emotional agitation
2 : intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity —fren·zied /-zEd/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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