hysteria hysteria /hɪˈstɛriːə/

noun

1. () Excessive or uncontrollable fear  ( hysteria )
   excessive or uncontrollable fear
   
2. () State of violent mental agitation  ( craze , hysteria , delirium , frenzy , fury )
   state of violent mental agitation
     The shoppers were in a frenzy, rushing to grab the discounted items.
   The shoppers were in a frenzy, rushing to grab the discounted items.
   
3. Neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions  ( hysteria , hysterical neurosis )
   neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions