Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪk/
noun a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety
A1 I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't find my keys.
A2 The loud noise caused a panic among the animals in the zoo.
B1 Her panic over the upcoming exam was evident in her nervous behavior.
B2 The panic in the stock market led to a sharp decline in investments.
C1 The captain remained calm in the face of panic among the crew during the storm.
C2 The government's response to the pandemic caused widespread panic among the population.
verb to feel or cause to feel sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety
A1 She panicked when she realized she had left her phone at home.
A2 The students panicked when they heard about the pop quiz.
B1 The hikers panicked when they saw a bear in the distance.
B2 The passengers panicked when the plane hit turbulence.
C1 The team panicked when they fell behind in the championship game.
C2 The CEO panicked when the company's stocks plummeted.
formal The stock market experienced a sudden panic among investors.
informal Don't panic, we still have time to finish the project.
slang When the fire alarm went off, everyone started panicking.
figurative She felt a sense of panic wash over her as she realized she had forgotten her presentation.
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