hysteria
Translation
hysteria, frenzy, panic
Examples
The news report caused mass hysteria.
The news report caused mass hysteria.
She was in a state of hysteria.
She was in a state of hysteria.
Grammar Patterns
mass hysteria an outbreak of uncontrolled excitement among many people The news report caused mass hysteria.
a state of hysteria a condition of being hysterical She was in a state of hysteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frenzy, panic, mania; Antonyms: calmness, serenity
Etymology
From Greek 'hysterikos' (of the womb), as the condition was once thought to be specific to women.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'historical' event causing a huge panic, which leads to 'hysteria'.