Hysteria is no laughing matter.
Source: tatoeba (2069356)
Hysteria
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
Synonyms for "hysteria" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(3 words)
abandonabstractionabuliaaccident neurosisalienationanxietyanxiety equivalentanxiety hysteriaanxiety neurosisanxiety stateapathyassociation neurosisbattle fatigueblast neurosiscatatonic stuporcombat fatiguecompensation neurosiscompulsioncompulsion neurosis
Strong matches (31)
conversion hysteriaconversion neurosiscrazedejectiondeliriumdepressiondetachmentecstasyelationemotionalismeuphoriaexpectation neurosisfanaticismfire and furyfixation neurosisfolie du doutefrenzyfright neurosisfurorfurore
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Related words (53)
indifferenceinsanityinsensibilityintoxicationlethargymadnessmaniamelancholiamental distressnerveneurosisneuroticismobsessionobsessional neurosisoccupational neurosisorgasmorgypassionpathological indecisivenesspathoneurosis
Show 25 more words
phobiapreoccupationpsychalgiapsychastheniapsychomotor disturbancepsychoneurosispsychoneurotic disorderpsychopathia martialisrageraptureravishmentregression neurosisshell shocksituational neurosisstuportearing passiontictowering ragetransporttwitchingunresponsivenessvaporwar neurosiswithdrawalzealotry
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: frenzy, abandon, abstraction, abulia, accident neurosis.
- Sentence evidence is available for hysteria, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hysteria".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hysteria"
Keep "hysteria" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hysteria" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hysteria", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hysteria" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesaffective statecollective responseemotional reactionemotional statefearfearfulnessfrightmaniamanic disordermental illnessneurosisneuroticismpsychological disorderpsychological reactionpsychoneurosis
More specific
6 entrieshysterical blindnesshysterical episodehysterical paralysismass hysteriamedia panicmoral panic
Collocations
6 entriesfemale hysteriahistorical hysteriamass hysteriamedia hysteriamedical hysteriapublic hysteria
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
10 translations across 8 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- исте́рия noun (medical disorder)
Catalan
1 entries- histèria noun (medical disorder)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 癔病 noun (medical disorder)
Finnish
1 entries- hysteria noun (medical disorder)
Norman
1 entries- maladie malinne noun (medical disorder)
Russian
1 entries- истери́я noun (medical disorder)
Sinhalese
1 entries- මායා රෝගය noun (medical disorder)
Tajik
3 entries- зиён noun (medical disorder)
- ғаш noun (medical disorder)
- ҷунун noun (medical disorder)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
It's mass hysteria.
Source: tatoeba (4264269)
In order to assess the future of the stock, we must observe the nerves, hysteria, and even the digestion and weather sensitivity of each person upon whose actions this investment is dependant.
Source: tatoeba (6091887)
The Goldstone Report created hysteria.
Source: tatoeba (6977474)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hysteria"?
Closest matches include frenzy, abandon, abstraction, abulia, accident neurosis.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hysteria"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.