Panic: meaning, definitions and examples

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panic

[ ˈpanɪk ]

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feeling

A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety that can lead to irrational behavior.

Synonyms

alarm, fear, terror

Examples of usage

She felt a sense of panic when she realized she had lost her wallet.
The panic in the crowd grew as the fire spread through the building.

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crowd

A sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety affecting a group of people.

Synonyms

commotion, turmoil, uproar

Examples of usage

There was panic in the stadium when the loud noise was heard.
The panic in the crowd caused chaos as people tried to escape.

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reaction

To feel or cause to feel a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety.

Synonyms

distress, freak out, worry

Examples of usage

She panicked when she saw the spider on the wall.
The news of the earthquake panicked the residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "panic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pânico

🇮🇳 आतंक

🇩🇪 Panik

🇮🇩 panik

🇺🇦 паніка

🇵🇱 panika

🇯🇵 パニック

🇫🇷 panique

🇪🇸 pánico

🇹🇷 panik

🇰🇷 공황

🇸🇦 ذعر

🇨🇿 panika

🇸🇰 panika

🇨🇳 恐慌

🇸🇮 panika

🇮🇸 ofsahræðsla

🇰🇿 үрей

🇬🇪 პანიკა

🇦🇿 panika

🇲🇽 pánico

Word origin

The word 'panic' originated from the Greek god Pan. According to Greek mythology, Pan would cause sudden, irrational fear in travelers in the woods. This association with sudden fear led to the word 'panic' being used to describe overwhelming fear or anxiety.