hysteria
gb/hɪstˈɛɹiə/ us/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
C1
Inglese
hisztéria, tömeghisztéria
SOSTANTIVO
C1
1
hisztéria
B2
Schema d'uso:
hysteria (about/over) [something]
The false report triggered hysteria across the city within hours.
A hamis hír néhány órán belül hisztériát váltott ki az egész városban.
There was media hysteria over the celebrity’s sudden disappearance.
A híresség hirtelen eltűnése körül médiahisztéria alakult ki.
Officials urged people to stay calm and avoid hysteria.
Esempi per chi studia
The rumor caused hysteria.
A pletyka hisztériát okozott.
People tried to stop the hysteria.
Az emberek megpróbálták megfékezni a hisztériát.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse hysteria with being "hilarious"; hysteria is about panic or uncontrolled emotion, not humor.
Significato
widespread panic and irrational fear
Collocazioni
public hysteria
|mass hysteria
|media hysteria
|widespread hysteria
|moral hysteria
|spark hysteria
|cause hysteria
|fuel hysteria
|hysteria over [something]
|panic and hysteria
Sinonimi
panic (More general; hysteria suggests less rational control and faster spread.)
|
alarm (Usually milder and more reasonable than hysteria.)
Contrari
calm (A peaceful state without panic.)
|
composure (Self-control and steadiness under stress.)
Temi
emotions
|society
|news_media
Definizione
a situation where many people panic
A state of extreme, often irrational fear or excitement that spreads quickly among many people.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
2
hisztéria
B2
Schema d'uso:
in/into hysteria
She was shaking with hysteria and couldn’t speak clearly.
A hisztériától remegett, és nem tudott érthetően beszélni.
The audience dissolved into hysteria when the singer came back on stage.
A közönség hisztériába tört ki, amikor az énekes visszatért a színpadra.
He tried to calm his child, who was close to hysteria.
Esempi per chi studia
He was in hysteria.
Hisztérikus állapotban volt.
She cried in hysteria.
Hisztérikusan sírt.
Errore comune:
In everyday English, people often say "hysterics" or "a fit of laughter" for laughing; "hysteria" sounds stronger and more serious.
Significato
uncontrolled emotional outburst
Collocazioni
burst into hysteria
|fly into hysteria
|reduce [someone] to hysteria
|near hysteria
|a wave of hysteria
|screams of hysteria
|laugh with hysteria
|cry with hysteria
|hysteria and tears
|hysteria in the room
Sinonimi
frenzy (Emphasizes wild, chaotic behavior.)
|
meltdown (Informal; often implies losing control under stress.)
Contrari
self-control (The ability to manage emotions and behavior.)
|
steadiness (Remaining calm and stable emotionally.)
Temi
emotions
|health
|relationships
Definizione
a time when someone cannot control their feelings
A state in which someone cannot control their emotions, for example crying, laughing, or shouting wildly.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
FORMAL
3
hisztéria
C1
Schema d'uso:
diagnosed with hysteria
In the 1800s, many women were diagnosed with “hysteria” for symptoms that doctors did not understand.
Az 1800-as években sok nőnél „hisztériát” diagnosztizáltak olyan tünetek miatt, amelyeket az orvosok nem értettek.
The book explains how hysteria was used to dismiss women’s pain and anxiety.
A könyv elmagyarázza, hogyan használták a „hisztéria” diagnózisát arra, hogy lesöpörjék a nők fájdalmát és szorongását.
Today the term is mainly used when discussing the history of psychiatry.
Esempi per chi studia
In the past, doctors used the word “hysteria.”
Régen az orvosok a „hisztéria” szót használták.
Errore comune:
In modern medical contexts, this meaning is usually discussed historically; avoid using it as a current diagnosis.
Significato
outdated medical diagnosis, especially for women
Collocazioni
diagnosed with hysteria
|a diagnosis of hysteria
|female hysteria
|Victorian hysteria
|so-called hysteria
|treated for hysteria
|the concept of hysteria
|hysteria in Freud’s writings
|medical views of hysteria
|history of hysteria
Sinonimi
conversion disorder (A modern clinical term sometimes discussed in relation to historical 'hysteria' (not a direct equivalent).)
|
psychosomatic illness (Broader and modern; does not carry the same historical baggage.)
Contrari
evidence-based diagnosis (A diagnosis grounded in modern medical standards.)
Temi
medicine
|history
|gender
Definizione
an old, incorrect medical label for illness
A former medical diagnosis once used for a wide range of symptoms, especially in women, now considered inaccurate and biased and largely replaced by other terms.
Grammatica
Forma base
hysteria
IPA
GB/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
US/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
Sillabe e accento
hys - teria (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (teria)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: hysteria
- Plural: hysteria, hysterias
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
in a state of hysteria
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
being extremely out of control
feeling panic and not calm
Esempi
- He arrived in a state of hysteria, convinced the building was on fire.
- She was in a state of hysteria after losing her passport.
- The call center was flooded by customers in a state of hysteria.
Esempi per chi studia
- She was in a state of hysteria.
mass hysteria
1/mˈæs hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
panic spreading through a group
panic that spreads to many people
Esempi
- Police said there was no threat and urged people not to give in to mass hysteria.
- A single misleading post can trigger mass hysteria online.
- The strange noise led to mass hysteria in the crowded station.
Esempi per chi studia
- The rumor caused mass hysteria.
media hysteria
1/mˈidiə hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
overexcited news coverage reaction
news reaction that is too extreme
Esempi
- She ignored the media hysteria and waited for the official report.
- The company blamed the price drop on media hysteria.
- A small incident quickly became media hysteria.
Esempi per chi studia
- The media hysteria was stressful.
public hysteria
1/pˈʌblɪk hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
strong panic among the public
panic felt by many people
Esempi
- The announcement was followed by public hysteria and empty supermarket shelves.
- Leaders tried to reassure citizens and prevent public hysteria.
- Some critics said the coverage was designed to stir up public hysteria.
Esempi per chi studia
- There was public hysteria after the news.