Phrasal verb: freak out

To freak out is to experience strong emotions and become excited or disturbed, or very angry or very upset.

Informal English.

Examples of use:

1. He freaked out when he realised his new car had been stolen.

2. She freaked out when he lost the briefcase containing private information about their business.

3. Agatha freaked out when a spider dropped on her head.

4. He freaks out whenever he sees a dog.

 

To freak someone out is to make them feel strong emotions such as anger or fear.

Example of use:

1. Can you put that spider outside? It's freaking me out.

 

infinitive
freak out
present simple
freak out and freaks out
-ing form
freaking out
past simple
freaked out
past participle
freaked out

 

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