Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An experience of frightening feelings or hallucinations, especially due to taking a drug.
- noun An experience or scene of unrestrained excitement or irrational behavior.
- noun One having such an experience or participating in such a scene.
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Examples
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My mother's having another one, which she says is the last, dammit, and she also told my dad not to bother coming this time, he's such a freak-out.
Kicker Gary Moshimer 2011
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Same thing with Troy, who threw a foolishly overwrought freak-out at the end of the psychology experiment.
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I bet if you took the time to evaluate a past “freak-out” you would probably tell me what the opportunity was or could have been (if you allowed it).
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In following these three simple steps you will attack the onset of the “freak-out” and you will be in a proactive state of mind.
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I bet if you took the time to evaluate a past “freak-out” you would probably tell me what the opportunity was or could have been (if you allowed it).
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In following these three simple steps you will attack the onset of the “freak-out” and you will be in a proactive state of mind.
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Have your “freak-out”, learn from it, get over it, and move forward with vigor and a deep intention to enjoy each day to the fullest.
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Have your “freak-out”, learn from it, get over it, and move forward with vigor and a deep intention to enjoy each day to the fullest.
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So, what if you are not able to avoid a “freak-out”?
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So, what if you are not able to avoid a “freak-out”?
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