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Hysterics vs Tantrum - What's the difference?

hysterics | tantrum |

As nouns the difference between hysterics and tantrum

is that hysterics is while tantrum is an often childish display or fit of bad temper.

hysterics

English

Noun

(head)
  • (uncountable) Hysteria.
    • Her hysterics are uncontrollable.

    Usage notes

    * Do not confuse hysterics with histrionics .

    tantrum

    English

    (wikipedia tantrum)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
    • Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.
    Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.

    Synonyms

    * (childish display of bad temper) dummy spit, hissy fit

    See also

    * conniption * drama * fit * huff * make a scene * meltdown * passion * temper * throw one's toys out of the pram