hysteria

Definitions

Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among a group of people.

A psychological disorder characterized by emotional excitability and physical symptoms without an apparent organic cause.

Examples

The sudden announcement caused mass hysteria among the crowd waiting outside the stadium.

The media frenzy surrounding the celebrity's trial reached a level of pure hysteria.

Synonyms

frenzy panic delirium mania agitation fury outburst

Antonyms

calm composure serenity tranquility peace self-control restraint