What is another word for conniption?
Pronunciation: [kənˈɪpʃən] (IPA) 
"Conniption" is a colorful colloquialism that denotes a sudden fit of intense emotion, often marked by anxiety, anger, or fury. Synonyms for "conntiption" range from the mild to the profane, and include words like tantrum, outburst, fit, rage, snit, hissy fit, freak out, and meltdown. All these words convey a sense of losing control, whether it's over one's emotions, actions, or words. While conniption may be a more lighthearted way of describing an emotional outburst, there is no mistaking the seriousness of the situation where such extreme emotion takes over. Whether due to stress, anger, or frustration, experiencing a conniption is never pleasant, neither for the person going through it nor for those around them.
