hys·te·ria 
/hɪˈsterijə, hɪˈstirijə/ noun
/hɪˈsterijə, hɪˈstirijə/ noun [noncount] 1 : a state in which your emotions (such as fear) are so strong that you behave in an uncontrolled way
▪ A few of the children began to scream, and soon they were all caught up in the hysteria. ▪ fits/attacks of hysteria 2 : a situation in which many people behave or react in an extreme or uncontrolled way because of fear, anger, etc.
▪ Wartime hysteria led to many unfair accusations of treachery. ▪ The spreading of the disease caused/produced mass hysteria in the village.
▪ A few of the children began to scream, and soon they were all caught up in the hysteria. ▪ fits/attacks of hysteria
▪ Wartime hysteria led to many unfair accusations of treachery. ▪ The spreading of the disease caused/produced mass hysteria in the village.
