Synonyms of hysteria

hysteria

noun

hi-ˈster-ē-ə 

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion

the hysteria of the mother when she realized that she had lost her four-year-old son in the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frenzy
• rampage
• rage
• delirium
• agitation
• fury
• fever
• furor
• furore
• flap
• uproar
• feverishness
• confusion
• distraction
• deliriousness
• chaos
• turmoil
• disorder
• pandemonium
• commotion
• havoc
• bedlam
• stir
• brouhaha
• disturbance
• hullabaloo
• clamor
• hubbub
• to-do
• tumult
• tempest
• ruckus
• bustle
• rumpus
• clatter
• hoo-hah
• storm
• fuss
• hoo-ha
• squall
• ruction
• hurly-burly
• shindy
• stew
• bother

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• still
• peace
• tranquillity
• calmness
• tranquility
• serenity
• quietude
• quiet
• placidity
• stillness
• peacefulness
• restfulness
• repose
• sereneness
• tranquilness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hysteria

Post-Challengers churro hysteria, the 34-year-old has certainly cemented his status as one of the most in-demand stars of his generation. —Riann Phillip, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025

While others, including Danes and Americans, are entitled to their opinions, we should not be caught up in the hysteria and external pressures distract us from our path. —Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025

My latest: The left devolves into hysteria over Trump. —Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025

In this case, the ban was rushed through amid hysteria that the Chinese government would collect information on Americans and influence them through the platform. —The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025