Synonyms for

Freaks

Verb / fri:ks / Another word for freaks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person, animal, or plant with an unusual physical abnormality.

Synonyms & similar words

junky addict freakout junkie grossout lususnaturae freak monstrosity nut monster abnormality oddity monstrosity anomaly mutation deviation freakishness irregularity peculiarity curiosity weirdo oddball eccentric misfit outlier nonconformist individualist rebel maverick dissenter

Synonyms by register

Formal

oddities eccentrics anomalies deviants

Informal

weirdos kooks cranks oddballs

Literary

prodigies monsters aberrations

Antonyms

conformists normals conventionalists mainstreamers regular people

Common collocations

  • freaks of nature
  • a freak accident
  • total freak
  • freak out
  • freak storm
  • freak show
  • freak wave

Word family

noun freak
verb freak
adjective freaky

Usage note

The word 'freak' can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it often carries a negative connotation, referring to someone or something considered abnormal or bizarre. As a verb, 'freak out' means to become very upset or agitated.

Example sentences

  1. The two-headed snake was a freak at the carnival.
  2. The bearded lady was a famous freak in the sideshow.
  3. The boy with three arms was considered a freak by his classmates.
  4. The giant pumpkin in the contest was a freak of nature.
  5. The albino alligator was a rare freak of nature.

Quotes

  • I'm a freak, I don't need a reason.
  • Normal is just a setting on a washing machine.
  • We are all born originals - why is it so many of us die as copies?

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