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hysteria

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Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA (key): /hɨˈstɛrijə/ or /hɨˈstɪrijə/
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Noun

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Singular
hysteria

Plural
none

  1. (uncountable) A person with hysteria acts showing too much emotion like fear or panic.
    We know you're afraid, but don't give in to hysteria.
  2. (medicine) (uncountable) Hysteria is a problem in the mind making the person excitable with no natural cause.
    Ray was diagnosed with hysteria.
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