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hysteria

noun

Excessive or uncontrollable fear

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
H
Ends with
A
Contains
YS
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

hɨˈstɛɹijə

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noun

  1. Excessive or uncontrollable fear

noun

  1. State of violent mental agitation

noun

  1. Neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions

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Synonyms

crazedeliriumfrenzyfury

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