hysteria
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/hɪˈsteriə/
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/hɪˈstɪəriə/
noun
R
A state where a person or group loses control of emotions, showing extreme excitement, fear, or anger.
Her voice showed hysteria as she cried uncontrollably.
R
An overly excited or exaggerated way of behaving in response to an event.
The media hysteria made the event seem bigger than it was.
R
A condition where someone has violent or extreme emotions they cannot control, often due to shock.
After the shock, she experienced hysteria and couldn't stop shaking.
translation
A state where a person or group loses control of emotions, showing extreme excitement, fear, or anger.; An overly excited or exaggerated way of behaving in response to an event.; A condition where someone has violent or extreme emotions they cannot control, often due to shock.
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Plural
hysterias