hysteria

noun
UK: /hɪˈstɪəriə/
US: /hɪˈsteriə/

  1. A state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger that makes you lose control.

    1. The news caused public hysteria.
    2. Mass hysteria broke out after the concert was canceled, with many fans protesting.

  2. A mental condition characterized by intense emotional outbursts and physical symptoms without a clear medical cause.

    1. Doctors once attributed her symptoms to hysteria.
    2. Historically, hysteria was often diagnosed in women experiencing emotional distress or unexplained physical ailments.

Synonyms

outburst delirium panic unreason mania agitation frenzy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hysteria" in English means: A state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger that makes you lose control., A mental condition characterized by intense emotional outbursts and physical symptoms without a clear medical cause..

The phonetic transcription of "hysteria" is /hɪˈstɪəriə/ in British English and /hɪˈsteriə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hysteria": outburst, delirium, panic, unreason, mania, agitation, frenzy.

Example usage of "hysteria": "The news caused public hysteria.". More examples on the page.