freak out

/frik aʊt/
/frik aʊt/
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Other forms: freaking out; freaks out

Definitions of freak out
  1. verb
    lose one's nerve
    synonyms: freak, gross out
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    type of:
    panic
    be overcome by a sudden fear
  2. noun
    a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
    synonyms: disorientation
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    type of:
    delusion, hallucination
    a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
Pronunciation
US
/frik aʊt/
UK
/frik aʊt/
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