English dictionary

mania

/'m/eI/n/i//@/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

noun.motive

Synonyms cacoethes passion

Source: WordNet 3.0
a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently

noun.state

Synonyms manic disorder

Source: WordNet 3.0
Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity. Cf. <u>Delirium</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913