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hys·ter·ic
 hysteric
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- pronunciation:
- hih
ste
rihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(usu. pl.; used with a sing. or pl. verb) an outburst of uncontrollable sobbing or laughter.
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.; used with a sing. or pl. verb) an attack of pathological hysteria.
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| definition 3: |
one that is subject to hysteria.
- similar words:
- neurotic
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
irrational because of uncontrollable fear or other emotion; suffering from hysteria.
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| related words: |
neurotic |
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