panic (Meaning)
panic (n)
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
panic (v)
be overcome by a sudden fear
cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic
panic (n.)
A plant of the genus Panicum; panic grass; also, the edible grain of some species of panic grass.
panic (a.)
Extreme or sudden and causeless; unreasonable; -- said of fear or fright; as, panic fear, terror, alarm.
A sudden, overpowering fright; esp., a sudden and groundless fright; terror inspired by a trifling cause or a misapprehension of danger; as, the troops were seized with a panic; they fled in a panic.
By extension: A sudden widespread fright or apprehension concerning financial affairs.
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panic Sentence Examples
- The sudden fire in the building caused widespread panic among the occupants.
- Emily's heart skipped a beat as she realized she had lost her passport, sending her into a frenzy of panic.
- The announcement of the severe weather warning triggered a wave of panic in the coastal town.
- In the midst of the chaos, the pilot remained calm and collected, preventing a full-blown panic among the passengers.
- The stock market crash induced a sense of financial panic that eroded investors' confidence.
- The loud sirens and flashing lights created an atmosphere of panic at the scene of the accident.
- My dog barked frantically, his eyes wide with panic as he sensed an intruder outside.
- The teenager's parents were filled with panic when they discovered that she had not returned home from school.
- The news of a potential epidemic caused a surge of panic and fear in the community.
- The teacher tried to quell the panic among her students during the fire drill by giving clear and concise instructions.
FAQs About the word panic
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety, sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events, be overcome by a sudden fear, cause sudden fear in or fill wi
fearfulness,fear, dread, anxiety, scare, concern,terror, worry, horror, fright
self-confidence, confidence, aplomb, boldness, courage, boldness, aplomb, assurance,confidence, courage
The sudden fire in the building caused widespread panic among the occupants.
Emily's heart skipped a beat as she realized she had lost her passport, sending her into a frenzy of panic.
The announcement of the severe weather warning triggered a wave of panic in the coastal town.
In the midst of the chaos, the pilot remained calm and collected, preventing a full-blown panic among the passengers.
