Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
freak-out
verb
/ˈfriːk aʊt/
Definition
A sudden emotional episode marked by intense fear or anxiety.
Examples
- During the storm, she freaked out and couldn’t find her way home.
- He tends to freak out whenever he misses an important deadline.
Meaning
To lose control of one’s emotions or to react with panic or shock.
Synonyms
- panic
- frenzy
- hysteria
