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

Nicole is "completely freaking out" about possible cuts to benefits in the Budget and what that could mean for them.

From BBC

There is certainly a long history of people freaking out over and subscribing all society ills to new technology, whether or not that was the internet, or television, or radio, or music, or books.

From Salon

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

I danced to girl groups, only to look down at my phone to see a flurry of texts from friends freaking out about the polls.

From Salon

During a hurricane update video, she told her followers that she was "stressed as f**k," explaining, "I go through moments of like, freaking out, moments of calm, like, I'm fine."

From Salon

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