hysteria
gb/hɪstˈɛɹiə/ us/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
C1
英語
hisztéria, tömeghisztéria
名詞
C1
1
hisztéria
B2
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
The rumor caused hysteria.
A pletyka hisztériát okozott.
People tried to stop the hysteria.
Az emberek megpróbálták megfékezni a hisztériát.
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse hysteria with being "hilarious"; hysteria is about panic or uncontrolled emotion, not humor.
意味
widespread panic and irrational fear
コロケーション
public hysteria
|mass hysteria
|media hysteria
|widespread hysteria
|moral hysteria
|spark hysteria
|cause hysteria
|fuel hysteria
|hysteria over [something]
|panic and hysteria
類義語
panic (More general; hysteria suggests less rational control and faster spread.)
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alarm (Usually milder and more reasonable than hysteria.)
対義語
calm (A peaceful state without panic.)
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composure (Self-control and steadiness under stress.)
テーマ
emotions
|society
|news_media
定義
a situation where many people panic
A state of extreme, often irrational fear or excitement that spreads quickly among many people.
名詞
C1
2
hisztéria
B2
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
He was in hysteria.
Hisztérikus állapotban volt.
She cried in hysteria.
Hisztérikusan sírt.
よくある間違い：
In everyday English, people often say "hysterics" or "a fit of laughter" for laughing; "hysteria" sounds stronger and more serious.
意味
uncontrolled emotional outburst
コロケーション
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
類義語
frenzy (Emphasizes wild, chaotic behavior.)
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meltdown (Informal; often implies losing control under stress.)
対義語
self-control (The ability to manage emotions and behavior.)
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steadiness (Remaining calm and stable emotionally.)
テーマ
emotions
|health
|relationships
定義
a time when someone cannot control their feelings
A state in which someone cannot control their emotions, for example crying, laughing, or shouting wildly.
名詞
C2
FORMAL
3
hisztéria
C1
用法パターン：
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.
学習者向け例文
In the past, doctors used the word “hysteria.”
Régen az orvosok a „hisztéria” szót használták.
よくある間違い：
In modern medical contexts, this meaning is usually discussed historically; avoid using it as a current diagnosis.
意味
outdated medical diagnosis, especially for women
コロケーション
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
類義語
conversion disorder (A modern clinical term sometimes discussed in relation to historical 'hysteria' (not a direct equivalent).)
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psychosomatic illness (Broader and modern; does not carry the same historical baggage.)
対義語
evidence-based diagnosis (A diagnosis grounded in modern medical standards.)
テーマ
medicine
|history
|gender
定義
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.
文法
辞書形
hysteria
IPA
GB/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
US/hɪstˈɛɹiə/
音節・強勢
hys - teria （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (teria)
活用形
Noun
- Base: hysteria
- Plural: hysteria, hysterias
関連語
表現
in a state of hysteria
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
being extremely out of control
feeling panic and not calm
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The rumor caused mass hysteria.
media hysteria
1/mˈidiə hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
overexcited news coverage reaction
news reaction that is too extreme
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The media hysteria was stressful.
public hysteria
1/pˈʌblɪk hɪstˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
strong panic among the public
panic felt by many people
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- There was public hysteria after the news.