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- pronunciation:
- fraen
tihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
frenzied; desperate.
They were frantic with fear when they realized their child was missing.She was frantic about the deadline and couldn't take time to eat.He would never have gone to her for help, but he was frantic and had no choice.- synonyms:
- desperate, frenzied, wild
- antonyms:
- calm
- similar words:
- distraught, overwrought, panic-stricken, upset
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definition 2: |
marked by hurried or agitated movement or nervous activity.
I was in a frantic rush to get everything ready in time.- synonyms:
- hectic, pell-mell, wild
- antonyms:
- calm, easy
- similar words:
- agitated, desperate, excited, furious, mad, nervous
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related words: |
crazy, delirious, hurried, turbulent |
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derivations: |
frantically (franticly) (adv.), franticness (n.) |
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