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Definition of hysterics : Hysteria.

Synonyms:

outrage, histrionics, annoyance, schmaltzy, sentimental, maudlin, mood, temper, theatricals, asperity, rage, mawkish, theatrical, irritation, melodrama, treacly, fury, anger, resentment

Usage examples:

• Miss Jessie is off in hysterics, and your madam looks like a thunder- gust- quarrelling, I should surmise. - "Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life", Ann S. Stephens.
• He further knew that, on the principle of calm succeeding to storm, after a morning of hysterics his mother was sure to indulge in an afternoon of bed. - "Shirley", Charlotte Brontë.
• Nevertheless he had an inward conviction that Sabina would not go into hysterics at the sight. - "The Heart of Rome", Francis Marion Crawford.