hysteria

Example:The news of the disaster caused a hysterical reaction in the community.

Definition:Excessively emotional or excited; extremely frightened

Example:She experienced a hysterical attack when she thought she had lost her job.

Definition:A fit of uncontrolled, exaggerated emotion

Example:He talked hysterically about the impending danger.

Definition:In an exaggerated, uncontrolled, or hysterical manner

Example:The doctor recognized the symptoms of hysteria in the smiling patient's hysterical laughter.

Definition:An uncontrolled, agitated laughing fit, often due to nervous excitement or sheer nervousness

Example:Her hysterical outburst at the wedding reception embarrassed everyone present.

Definition:A sudden, often violent, display of emotion