hysteria
/hɪˈstɛriə/
noun
- A state of extreme excitement, fear, or panic that spreads among a group of people.
- The news caused mass hysteria, with people rushing to buy supplies.
- When the fire alarm went off, hysteria broke out in the crowded theater.
- Hysteria over the exam led to students crying in the hallway.
- Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or behavior in an individual.
- The child's hysteria over a lost toy lasted for an hour.
- His hysteria during the argument made it impossible to have a calm conversation.
- She laughed with hysteria after hearing the shocking news.