frenzy

• Zustand starker, oft unkontrollierter Erregung, wilden Verhaltens oder hektischer Aktivität, meist vorübergehend; auch für eine Welle intensiven, ungezügelten Geschehens.

A noun referring to a state of intense excitement, wild behavior, or uncontrolled activity, often temporary.

1. State of wild excitementB2formal

   A state of intense, uncontrolled excitement or agitation.

   Raserei

   • The crowd was in a frenzy when the band came on stage.
   • She worked herself into a frenzy trying to finish the project.
   • The news sent the stock market into a buying frenzy.

   Synonymeagitationdeliriumexcitementfervorfeverfuryhysteriamadnessmaniaturmoil

   Antonymecalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

2. Temporary madnessB2formal

   A brief period of extreme mental disturbance or violent behavior.

   Wahnsinn

   • He was in a frenzy of rage after the argument.
   • The animal went into a frenzy when cornered.
   • The frenzy of the mob was frightening to witness.

   Synonymedeliriumderangementfeverhysteriamadnessmaniaparoxysmwildness

   Antonymecalmcomposureserenitytranquility