Freak Out (Noun)
Meaning
A wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The patient's freak-out was so intense that she had to be restrained for her own safety.
- After taking the hallucinogenic substance, he began to experience a freak-out, imagining himself as a bird flying over a vast ocean.
- His freak-out was filled with vivid visuals and disorienting sounds that made it difficult for him to distinguish reality from fantasy.
- During her freak-out, she became convinced that the world was ending and that she was the only one who could save it.
- The substance abuse counselor warned her clients about the dangers of freak-outs and the importance of seeking help if they experienced one.