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mania

noun

  1. wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.
  2. an excessive, persistent enthusiasm, liking, craving, or interest; obsession; craze: a mania for dancing

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