Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪkt/
verb past tense of panic
A1 She panicked when she couldn't find her keys.
A2 The cat panicked and ran up a tree when it saw the dog.
B1 The students panicked when they realized the exam was tomorrow.
B2 The hikers panicked when they realized they were lost in the mountains.
C1 The pilot panicked when the engine failed mid-flight.
C2 The CEO panicked when the company's stocks plummeted.
adjective feeling or showing sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
A1 She panicked when she realized she had lost her keys.
A2 The students panicked when they saw the fire alarm go off.
B1 The panicked passengers rushed to the emergency exits during the turbulence.
B2 The panicked crowd tried to flee the scene as chaos erupted.
C1 The panicked response from the authorities only added to the confusion.
C2 Despite the panicked atmosphere, the team managed to stay focused and complete the mission.
formal The passengers panicked when they heard the announcement about the emergency landing.
informal I panicked when I realized I had left my phone at home.
slang She totally panicked when she saw her ex at the party.
figurative The team panicked when they were down by two goals in the final minutes of the game.
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