MASS HYSTERIA is a term used to describe a situation in which a large group of people become extremely agitated and irrational. It is often characterized by fear, confusion, and PANIC. The two crossword solutions for this term are BEDLAM (6 letters) and PANIC (5 letters). BEDLAM is an archaic term for a state of chaos or uproar, while PANIC is an intense feeling of fear or anxiety that can cause irrational behavior. Both terms are closely associated with MASS HYSTERIA.