Freak: alternatives and connections

One moved or actuated by enthusiasm; as: (a) One who imagines himself divinely inspired, or possessed of some special revelation; a religious madman;…

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Change; alteration, either in form or qualities.

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A plant of the genus Panicum; panic grass; also, the edible grain of some species of panic grass.

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An adherent to a party or faction; esp., one who is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest.

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That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.

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The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation…

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Addicted; devoted.

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Sport or freak of nature; a deformed or unnatural production.

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Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.

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The state of being monstrous, or out of the common order of nature; that which is monstrous; a monster.

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The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond, walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.), consisting of a hard and indehiscent shell inclosing…

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