freakout
nounUK /ˈfriːkaʊt/
US /ˈfriːkaʊt/
A freakout is when someone suddenly gets very upset or scared and loses control.
She had a total freakout when she saw the spider on her bed.
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2. A sudden strong reaction of excitement or worry about something.
The crowd's freakout over the surprise guest was loud and wild.
3. A moment when someone completely loses their calm and starts shouting or crying.
He had a freakout after losing his keys for the third time.
4. A very strong, uncontrolled reaction to a scary or surprising event.
The power outage caused a freakout in the office.