frenzy
noun [C or U] /ˈfren.zi/Definition
C2 (an example of) uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent: In a frenzy of rage she hit him. the media frenzy over the royal wedding The audience worked/whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited for her to come on stage. There was a frenzy of activity on the financial markets yesterday. In a moment of jealous frenzy, she cut the sleeves off all his shirts.Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of frenzy noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- gusto noun
- hoo-ha noun
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- juice noun (ABILITY)
- kick noun (STRONG FEELING)
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- sensation noun (EXCITEMENT)
- spice noun (INTEREST)
- spirit noun (ENTHUSIASM)
- stimulation noun
- stir noun (EXCITEMENT)
- suspense noun
- thrill noun
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