Hysteria
/hɪˈstɛriə/
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Definition
(noun) Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.
Sentence Examples
Hysteria is no laughing matter.
The Goldstone Report created hysteria.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Mass ____ broke out in the small town as rumors of a mysterious creature began to spread quickly.