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Definitions for: Frenzy [n] state of violent mental agitation
Webster (1913) Definition: Fren"zy, n.; pl. Frenzies. [OE. frenesie, fransey, F.
fr['e]n['e]sie, L. phrenesis, fr. Gr. ? for ? disease of the
mind, phrenitis, fr. ? mind. Cf. Frantic, Phrenitis.]
Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction;
violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties;
madness; rage.
All else is towering frenzy and distraction. --Addison.
The poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling. --Shak.
Syn: Insanity; lunacy; madness; derangment; alienation;
aberration; delirium. See Insanity.
Fren"zy, a.
Mad; frantic. [R.]
They thought that some frenzy distemper had got into
his head. --Bunyan.
Fren"zy, v. t.
To affect with frenzy; to drive to madness [R.] ``Frenzying
anguish.'' --Southey.
Synonyms: craze, delirium, fury, hysteria
See Also: mania, manic disorder, nympholepsy
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