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(-z), n.; pl. Frenzies (-zz). [OE. frenesie, fransey, F. frnsie, L. phrenesis, fr. Gr. fre°nhsis for freni^tis disease of the mind, phrenitis, fr. frhn 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; derangement; 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. スポンサード リンク
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