hysteria

• Sustantivo que designa un estado de excitación extrema, pánico o emociones incontrolables, que a menudo afecta a un grupo de personas; históricamente se usó como diagnóstico médico para ciertos trastornos psicológicos.

A noun referring to a state of extreme excitement, panic, or uncontrolled emotion, often affecting a group of people; historically used as a medical diagnosis for certain psychological conditions.

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1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A psychological condition characterized by extreme emotional excitement, often with uncontrollable laughter, crying, or panic.

   Histeria (condición médica)

   • The patient was diagnosed with hysteria after the traumatic event.
   • In the 19th century, hysteria was often misdiagnosed in women.
   • The doctor noted symptoms of hysteria in the anxious patient.

   Sinónimosconversion disorderpsychoneurosis

2. Mass panic or excitementB2formal

   A state of uncontrolled excitement, fear, or panic among a group of people.

   Histeria colectiva

   • The news caused mass hysteria in the city.
   • Hysteria spread through the crowd after the explosion.
   • The stock market crash led to widespread hysteria among investors.

   Sinónimoschaoscommotiondeliriumfrenzyfurorhystericsmadnesspanicuproar

   Antónimoscalmcomposureequanimityserenity

3. Exaggerated emotional reactionB2informal

   An exaggerated or irrational emotional response to a situation.

   Histeria (reacción emocional exagerada)

   • Don't create hysteria over a minor issue.
   • The media's coverage of the event caused unnecessary hysteria.
   • Her reaction was pure hysteria, not based on facts.

   Sinónimosalarmdramafrenzyhystericsmadnessmaniaoverreactionpanicuproar

   Antónimosaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimityserenity