Synonyms of lose one's head
9 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for lose one's head is panic. Other synonyms of lose one's head are flip out, freak out, head over heels, in love and lose one's marbles.
Synonyms and similar words for lose one's head
verbTo behave irrationally or to lose one's self-control, especially in a distressing situation or as a...
- flip out
- freak out
- head over heels
- in love
- lose one's marblesSynonym of lose one's mind (“to become crazy”).
- lose one's mind
- off with someone's headUsed to express a desire to kill the person in question.
- panicTo feel panic, or overwhelming fear or fright; to freak out, to lose one's head.
- wig out
Opposite of lose one's head
verbMore antonyms
- keep one's headTo remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
Meaning of lose one's head
- verb To be killed, usually in a gruesome manner.
- verb To suffer decapitation.
- verb To behave irrationally or to lose one's self-control, especially in a distressing situation or as a result of falling in love.
Questions about synonyms of lose one's head
- What is another word for lose one's head?
- Lose one's head has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as panic, flip out, freak out, head over heels, in love, lose one's marbles, lose one's mind and off with someone's head.
- What is the opposite of lose one's head?
- The opposite of lose one's head is keep one's head.
- What does lose one's head mean?
- Lose one's head means to be killed, usually in a gruesome manner.
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