😱panic

noun/verb
/ˈpænɪk/

Meaning

a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example Sentences

The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off.

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Example Expressions

panic attack

Synonyms

fear, alarm, dread, hysteria, terror, fright
Entry 1
fear, alarm, dread, hysteria, terror
Entry 2
terror, fear, alarm, fright

Antonyms

calm, composure, tranquility, peace
Entry 1
calm, composure, tranquility
Entry 2
calm, peace, composure, tranquility

Collocations

panic attack, mass panic, cause panic, widespread panic
Entry 1
panic attack, mass panic, cause panic, widespread panic
Entry 2
panic attack, cause panic, widespread panic

More Example Sentences

She learns not to panic over time.

We managed not to panic this time.

He stopped the team from panicking.

She managed not to panic this time.

He motivated the team not to panic.

I gradually learned how not to panic.

They encouraged the customer not to panic.

We learned not to panic during emergencies.

We were shocked to see the crowd panic so fast.

They were composed enough to wait without panicking.

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