Definition of Hysteria

a situation of unrestrained enthusiasm or intense fear

Examples of Hysteria in a sentence

The hostages were in a state of hysteria when they were rescued by the police.  🔊

When the shots rang out, widespread hysteria swept through the airport.  🔊

The teenager was gripped by hysteria when she saw her favorite singer in the mall.  🔊

Even though the elderly woman was seized by hysteria, she struggled against her attacker.  🔊

As a male, I find it hard to understand how a tiny lizard can trigger hysteria in my wife.  🔊

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