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Frenetic vs. Frantic

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frenetic
Definition

quick and energetic in a wild and uncontrollable way

Examples

frenetic screams followed the accident

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frantic
Definition

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

Examples

frantic with anger and frustration