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hysteria

/hɪˈstɛəriə/ noun · British & US
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What does hysteria mean?

noun

A state of extreme anxiety or irrational behavior, often characterized by excessive emotion or excitement. A condition in which a woman's reproductive organs are thought to be affected by her emotions.

Example

"The crowd's hysteria was palpable as the concert began."

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