What does the cryptic crossword clue "This year rioting shows wild emotionalism (8)" mean?

The definition is "wild emotionalism". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THIS + YEAR = HYSTERIA; definition: "wild emotionalism" The answer is HYSTERIA.

This year rioting shows wild emotionalism (8)

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