Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mob-hysteria

noun

/mɒb hɪˈstɪəriə/

Definition

A psychological phenomenon where a large group of people exhibit irrational behavior driven by collective fear or excitement.

Examples

The crowd’s reaction during the heated debate escalated into mob-hysteria, causing chaos in the streets.
In times of crisis, mob-hysteria can lead people to make decisions they wouldn’t normally consider.

Meaning

Mob-hysteria refers to the contagious spread of emotions and actions within crowds, often leading to panic or frenzied actions not grounded in rational thought.