Suddenly lose self-control (4)

I believe the answer is:

snap

(Other definitions for snap that I've seen before include "Family helper" , "Snarl at - photograph" , "Go to pieces < , it's said, quickly" , "Break; liveliness" , "Break sharply like dry twig" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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