What is "frenzies"

Frenzy \Fren"zy\ (fr[e^]n"z[y^]), n.; pl. Frenzies (fr[e^]n"z[i^]z). [OE. frenesie, fransey, F. fr['e]n['e]sie, 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.

n. (plural of frenzy English)