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Mục từ này chưa được dịch sang ngôn ngữ của bạn, vì vậy nội dung gốc được hiển thị bên dưới.
freak
This term carries a heavy emotional charge that shifts based on context. When describing physical abnormalities, it is historically rooted in the exploitative "freak show" era and is now widely considered offensive or derogatory. It evokes an image of alienation and dehumanization.
In modern casual conversation, the word has evolved into a descriptor for obsession. Calling someone a "neat freak" or a "control freak" suggests a compulsive, almost pathological devotion to a specific behavior. While sometimes used affectionately among peers, it still implies a deviation from the social norm.
As a verb, particularly in the phrasal form "freak out," the word captures a sudden loss of emotional control. It describes a visceral, panicked reaction rather than a measured response, often associated with anxiety or shock.
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The old circus used to exhibit a freak in a gilded cage.
My roommate is a total fitness freak who wakes up at four am to run.
The city was devastated by a freak snowstorm in the middle of April.
Stop it, you are starting to freak me out with those stories.
I totally freaked out when I saw the spider on my pillow.
He is such a control freak that he manages every single detail of the project.
The sudden loud noise made the horse freak out and bolt.
I can not believe I lost my passport. I am going to freak out.