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FRENZY A state of wild, uncontrolled activity or emotion; violent mental agitation.
21
Points in Scrabble
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Frenzy describes a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement, activity, or emotion. It implies a temporary loss of rational control, whether from enthusiasm, anger, fear, or other intense feelings. The term captures both individual psychological states and collective behavior.
In nature, frenzy often describes predator behavior, particularly feeding frenzies where multiple predators attack prey in uncontrolled competition. This biological phenomenon has become a metaphor for any situation where competition overrides normal restraint.
For Scrabble players, FRENZY provides a valuable 6-letter word with both Y and Z, two high-scoring letters. The combination of premium tiles with common letters makes it playable while maintaining strong point potential.
Modern usage extends frenzy to consumer behavior ('shopping frenzy'), media coverage ('media frenzy'), and social media ('viral frenzy'). The word captures our era's tendency toward extreme reactions and mob-like behaviors amplified by technology.
The word 'frenzy' comes from Middle English 'frenesie,' from Old French 'frénésie,' ultimately from Greek 'phrenitis' meaning 'inflammation of the brain,' from 'phren' meaning 'mind.' The Greek root also gives us 'phrenology' and 'schizophrenia.'
Words with similar meaning
HYSTERIA
Uncontrolled emotion
MANIA
Excessive enthusiasm
FURY
Wild anger
DELIRIUM
Mental confusion
Words with opposite meaning
CALM
Peaceful state
COMPOSURE
Self-control
SERENITY
Tranquility
RESTRAINT
Controlled behavior
Plural Form
frenzies
Related Terms
Aggressive competitive consumption
Intense news coverage
Rushed purchasing behavior
Total base points: 21 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 1 | Consonants: 5
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"Black Friday shopping created a frenzy at stores across the country."
"The sharks went into a feeding frenzy when blood entered the water."
"FRENZY played with Z on a triple letter score yielded excellent points."
Frenzy captures modern life's acceleration and intensity. From financial market frenzies to social media pile-ons, the concept helps explain collective behaviors in an interconnected world. It's become a key term for understanding mob psychology, market bubbles, and viral phenomena.
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