panic
/ˈpænɪk/
verb
- To feel or show sudden, strong fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior.
- The animals panicked and ran in all directions during the storm.
- Don't panic — we still have plenty of time to finish the project.
- He panicked when he couldn't find his keys anywhere.
noun
- A sudden, strong feeling of fear or anxiety that makes you unable to think or act calmly.
- The announcement caused panic among the passengers.
- Panic spread through the crowd when the fire alarm went off.
- She felt a wave of panic as she realized she had lost her passport.
adjective
- Feeling or showing sudden, extreme fear or anxiety.
- She gave a panicked look when she heard the news.
- The panicked crowd rushed toward the exits.
- His panicked voice on the phone made everyone worry.