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hysterical

/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of, or arising from hysteria.

Examples :

"After losing her keys for the third time this week, Sarah felt a hysterical urge to just scream. "
mind medicine emotion

Related Words

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uncontrollable adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbl̩/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbl̩/

Not able to be controlled, contained or governed.

"She got the uncontrollable urge for some chocolate."

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comedian noun

/kəˈmiːdi.ən/

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

"The comedian made everyone laugh at the school talent show. "

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scream noun

/skɹiːm/ /skɹim/

A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

"The sudden loud scream startled everyone in the classroom. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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hysterics noun

/hɪˈstɛrɪks/

A hysterical person.

"The student's hysterics during the presentation distracted the other students. "

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laughter noun

/ˈlɑːftə/ /ˈlæftɚ/

The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

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arising verb

/əˈɹaɪzɪŋ/

To come up from a lower to a higher position.

"to arise from a kneeling posture"

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impressions noun

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənz/

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

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provoking verb

/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/ /proʊˈvoʊkɪŋ/

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

"His constant teasing was provoking her to anger. "

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audience noun

/ˈɔːdi.əns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

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hysteria noun

/hɨˈstɛɹijə/

A condition where the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation.

"The doctor diagnosed the student with hysteria, as her sudden paralysis had no apparent medical cause. "

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losing verb

/ˈluːzɪŋ/

To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

"He lost his hearing in the explosion."