tarantism

/tærəntɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a convulsive disorder or fit of frenzy, typically caused by the bite of the tarantula spider, but also used metaphorically to describe a state of uncontrollable excitement or frenzy.

“The crowd erupted into tarantism as the rock star took the stage.”

Synonyms

  • convulsion
  • frenzy

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • serenity