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.