Stampede: meaning, definitions and examples

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stampede

[ stæmˈpiːd ]

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wild animals

A stampede is a sudden rush of a large group of animals or people, usually caused by fear or panic. It can result in injuries or deaths.

Synonyms

charge, riot, rush

Examples of usage

The stampede of wildebeests was a breathtaking sight.
The crowd panicked and caused a stampede at the concert.

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cause fear or panic

To stampede means to cause a group of animals or people to suddenly rush in a particular direction, usually due to fear or panic.

Synonyms

scare, spook, startle

Examples of usage

The loud noise stampeded the herd of cattle.
The false alarm stampeded the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "stampede" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estampida

🇮🇳 भगदड़

🇩🇪 Massenpanik

🇮🇩 kekacauan

🇺🇦 топтання

🇵🇱 panika

🇯🇵 暴走

🇫🇷 débandade

🇪🇸 estampida

🇹🇷 panik

🇰🇷 쇄도

🇸🇦 تدافع

🇨🇿 panika

🇸🇰 panika

🇨🇳 踩踏

🇸🇮 panika

🇮🇸 fótaskot

🇰🇿 босып кету

🇬🇪 პანიკა

🇦🇿 çılgınlıq

🇲🇽 estampida

Word origin

The word 'stampede' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century, derived from Spanish 'estampida' meaning a sudden rush or flight of animals. It was initially used in reference to cattle or horses running wild, and later extended to include human crowds. Stampedes have been a common occurrence in history, often leading to tragic consequences due to the sheer force and speed of the group movement.