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hysteria

[hi-ster-ee-uh, -steer-] / hɪˈstɛr i ə, -ˈstɪər- /


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Despite the hysteria, it isn’t dead or dying but changed, in ways that make it more attuned to its audiences but less effective as a vehicle for institutional accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is telling the world not to give into hysteria but cooler heads are not at the moment prevailing.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

She has them read books such as The Crucible and the Lord of the Flies to teach about the dangers of mass hysteria and group vilification.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

But, amidst the hysteria and the celebrations, Emery and his team were more measured, and Unai's objective analysis of the triumph was clear.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Samuel had no equal for soothing hysteria and bringing quiet to a frightened child.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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