hysteria (Meaning)
hysteria (n)
state of violent mental agitation
excessive or uncontrollable fear
neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
hysteria (n.)
A nervous affection, occurring almost exclusively in women, in which the emotional and reflex excitability is exaggerated, and the will power correspondingly diminished, so that the patient loses control over the emotions, becomes the victim of imaginary sensations, and often falls into paroxism or fits.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hysteria
Synonyms:
- fever
- distraction
- fury
- uproar
- furor
- flap
- rage
- confusion
- chaos
- furore
- deliriousness
- delirium
- feverishness
- agitation
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word hysteria
state of violent mental agitation, excessive or uncontrollable fear, neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory
rampage,frenzy, fever, distraction, fury, uproar, furor, flap,rage, confusion
calmness, repose, tranquillity, placidity, peace, restfulness, still, tranquility, repose, quietude
The crowd erupted into hysteria as the star walked onto the stage.
The panic quickly escalated into mass hysteria, with people screaming and running in all directions.
The media's sensationalist reporting caused a wave of hysteria among the public.
The politician's inflammatory speech whipped the crowd into a frenzy of hysteria.
