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freaked

/fɹiːkt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To cause extreme fear, shock, or anxiety in.

    - "She was freaked out by the sudden loud noise."
    - "The news about the accident freaked everyone out."
  • Verb

    2. To behave in an uncontrolled or irrational way.

    - "He freaked when he saw the clown."
    - "She freaked out and started crying."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with freaked
wreaked , leaked , speaked , fleeked
Variants
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freaked , freaked-out , freak , freaking , freaks
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to be seized or possessed by a spirit or demon'. Derived from Old English 'frecian' meaning 'to drive, drive away'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'freaked' was first used in English in the 14th century.

  2. The term 'freak' was originally used to describe someone who was possessed by a spirit or demon.


Related Concepts
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  1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

  2. panic: A sudden and intense fear or disorderly flight or behavior, often in response to a real or imagined threat.


Culture
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In popular culture, 'freaked out' is often used to describe a strong emotional reaction to a situation. It has been used in various forms of media, including music, movies, and literature.

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