hysteria

US /hɪˈstɛriə, -ˈstɪr-/

UK /hɪ'stɪərɪə/

B2

noun

  • A case of wild, uncontrollable behavior or panic

other

  • A psychological disorder (now largely discredited) once believed to be common in women, characterized by emotional excitability and various physical symptoms.
  • Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among a group of people.