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Panic
01
a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly
Example
Panic set in when they could n't find the exit during the evacuation.
Her voice was filled with panic as she called for help.
He felt a wave of panic when he realized he had lost his wallet.
02
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
to panic
01
to be suddenly overwhelmed by intense fear, often leading to irrational or wild actions
Intransitive
Example
She panicked when she realized she had lost her wallet in the crowded market.
The loud noise caused the crowd to panic and stampede.
The sudden appearance of the snake caused the hiker to panic and run away.
02
to cause someone to feel sudden fear or anxiety
Transitive: to panic sb
Example
Panic set in when they couldn't find the exit during the evacuation.
Her voice was filled with panic as she called for help.
He felt a wave of panic when he realized he had lost his wallet.
The fire alarm caused everyone to rush out in panic.
He managed to control his panic and calmly solve the problem.
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