Frenzy (fr&ebreve_;nz&ybreve_;), n.; pl. Frenzies (fr&ebreve_;nz&ibreve_;z). [OE. frenesie, fransey, F. frénésie, L. phrenesis, fr. Gr. frenhsis 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.
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All else is towering frenzy and distraction. Addison.
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The poet's eye in a fine frenzy rolling. Shak.

Syn. -- Insanity; lunacy; madness; derangement; alienation; aberration; delirium. See Insanity.
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Frenzy, v. t. To affect with frenzy; to drive to madness [R.] “Frenzying anguish.” Southey.
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