freak out

verb

1. informal.
   to be or cause to be in a heightened emotional state, such as that of fear, anger, or excitement

Example Sentences

The inspirational Mexican immigrant tossed 147 pitches — unheard of today when managers freak out as hurlers reach 100 — and gutted it through the full nine innings for a 5-4 victory.

From Los Angeles Times

From June through November, on television and on his Facebook page, Phillips delivers a steady stream of reliable advice and information to help get his audience through hurricane season: up-to-the-minute interpretations of the latest National Hurricane Center models, sensible advice on how to prepare for a storm, and, perhaps most important, frequent exhortations not to freak out—at least not until he says to.

From Slate

“Now is not the time to freak out. We’ve got work to do, guys. You have 24 hours to make a decision that your life could depend on,” he said, veering into inspirational-poster territory.

From Slate

He suggests relaying the information on other channels “so she does not freak out.”

From Los Angeles Times

The people who freak out about people freaking out online online, are doing the same thing they're accusing other people of.

From Salon

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