FREAK OUT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does freak out mean? 

• FREAK OUT (noun)
  The noun FREAK OUT has 1 sense:

1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)

  Familiarity information: FREAK OUT used as a noun is very rare.

• FREAK OUT (verb)
  The verb FREAK OUT has 1 sense:

1. lose one's nerve

  Familiarity information: FREAK OUT used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FREAK OUT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Synonyms:

disorientation; freak out

Hypernyms ("freak out" is a kind of...):

delusion; hallucination (a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea)

• FREAK OUT (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lose one's nerve

Classified under:

Verbs of feeling

Synonyms:

freak; freak out; gross out

Context example:

When he saw the accident, he freaked out

Hypernyms (to "freak out" is one way to...):

panic (be overcome by a sudden fear)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s