When you feel ganged up on, it's easy to lose control and act unbecomingly. I know. I've done it far too often.
When we're in such situations, we tend to get the same sort of fear as an animal backed into a corner. The fight-or-flight response kicks in. Catecholamine hormones, such as adrenaline or noradrenaline, perfuse the body and facilitate immediate physical reactions and vocalizations, associated with a preparation for violent, muscular action. Our digestive systems shut down, along with the parts of our brain associated with cognitive deliberation. We literally lose the ability to calmly reason.
In effect, in such situations, we truly lose our senses. It's important to quickly realize when we're getting into such a situation, and to take control by gently neutralizing or simply exiting the situation. A graceful departure is of some value, before we lose our minds and say something we regret.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." (Pro 18:21)