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Panic
01
a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly
Examples
The fire alarm caused everyone to rush out in panic.
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
Examples
The loud noise caused the crowd to panic and stampede.
She panicked when she realized she had lost her wallet in the crowded market.
02
to cause someone to feel sudden fear or anxiety
Transitive: to panic sb
Examples
The fire alarm panicked everyone in the building.
The unexpected question panicked him during the interview.
