freak

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, animal ou coisa considerada anormal, esquisita ou fora do padrão, frequentemente de forma impressionante ou extrema.

A noun referring to a person, animal, or thing that is unusual, abnormal, or deviates from the norm, often in a striking or extreme way.

1. Unusual personB2informal

   A person who is considered strange, abnormal, or unconventional.

   Esquisitão

   • He was called a freak because of his unusual hobbies.
   • The kids at school thought she was a freak for dressing differently.
   • Don't be such a freak about the mess.

   Sinônimosaberrationanomalydevianteccentricmaverickmisfitnonconformistoddballoddityoutcastweirdo

   Antônimosconformistconventionalnormal

2. B1informal

   A person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about a particular subject or activity.

   Fanático

   • He's a fitness freak who goes to the gym every day.
   • She's a history freak and knows everything about ancient civilizations.
   • My brother is a car freak and can name any model.

   Sinônimosaddictaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanaticfiendmaniacnuts

3. Sudden eventB2informal

   An unexpected or unusual event, often with negative connotations.

   Evento repentino

   • A freak storm caused power outages across the city.
   • It was a freak accident that no one could have predicted.
   • A freak wave hit the boat, surprising everyone on board.

   Sinônimosaberrationanomalycapriceflukeoddityquirkvagary

• Verbo usado para expressar uma reação emocional forte, geralmente surpresa, raiva ou empolgação, muitas vezes de forma descontrolada; também pode significar entrar em pânico ou perder a cabeça.

A verb used to express a strong emotional reaction, typically of surprise, anger, or excitement, often in an uncontrolled manner.

1. Become very upset or excitedB2informal

   To react with extreme emotion, such as panic, anger, or excitement.

   Ficar muito transtornado ou agitado

   • She freaked out when she saw the spider.
   • He freaked when he heard the news about the accident.
   • Don't freak; everything will be fine.

   Sinônimosflip outlose itpanic

   Antônimoscalmcomposerelax

2. Cause someone to become upsetB2informal

   To make someone feel very upset, anxious, or frightened.

   Deixar alguém muito perturbado

   • The loud noise freaked the dog out.
   • His sudden appearance freaked her completely.
   • The horror movie freaked the children.

   Sinônimosagitatealarmdisconcertdistressfreak outfrightenperturbscareunnerveunsettleupset

   Antônimoscalmcomfortreassuresoothe

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