freneticism

noun

Definition of freneticismnext
as in anxiety

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  1. anxiety
  2. perturbation
  3. trepidation
  4. unease
  5. agitation
  6. worry
  7. disquiet
  8. upset
Noun
  • Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms.
    Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Climate Denial as a Defense Mechanism Much like a terror management lab experiment – or the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic– natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton trigger death anxiety.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Relative genotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons inferred from free energy perturbation approaches.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But neither would cryptorchidism, perturbations in thyroid hormone, reproductive issues and developmental issues in children, which epidemiological studies have shown to be associated with BFR exposure.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Her trepidation seems more than reasonable, especially in light of incidents like Mexican-American pop star Selena’s death in 1995 at the hands of her fan club president.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of trepidation
Noun
  • Voters interviewed at polling sites described going to cast their ballots with a deep sense of unease.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of unease
Noun
  • According to Cramer, the wine can either catch the fins or slide over them, resulting in varied levels of agitation.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The disease can be associated with physical aggression, agitation, wandering, verbal harassment and refusal of help with personal hygiene, among other behaviors.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • Election seasons often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from hope for the future to intense worry over what may come.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Wang Yiwei, a professor of international relations at Renmin University of China, reflected on the disquiet these promises are currently stirring.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Both reflect the internal disquiet and rage that result from despair—in particular despair arising from scrutiny of dominant power structures—whether within governments, communities, or families.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of disquiet
Noun
  • Key races: One of the most notable upsets occurred in House District 25, where progressive Kim Coco Iwamoto ousted House Speaker Scott Saiki, leaving a leadership vacancy that will be addressed after the election.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The first round of the inaugural CIF Southern Section Division 1 girls’ flag football playoffs on Saturday produced several upsets, many exciting finishes and plenty of touchdowns, including two by Ventura receiver Kaiya Cooke in a 28-20 victory over Agoura.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of upset
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Thesaurus Entries Near freneticism

frenetically

freneticism

frenzied

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