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Panic

noun
/ˈpæn.ɪk/

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior

Example Sentences

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off.

Example Expressions

panic attack

Synonyms

terror, fear, alarm, fright, dread, hysteria
Entry 1
terror, fear, alarm, fright
Entry 2
fear, alarm, dread, hysteria, terror

Antonyms

calm, peace, composure, tranquility
Entry 1
calm, peace, composure, tranquility
Entry 2
calm, composure, tranquility

Collocations

panic attack, cause panic, widespread panic, mass panic
Entry 1
panic attack, cause panic, widespread panic
Entry 2
panic attack, mass panic, cause panic, widespread panic

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