Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
panic
noun/verb
/ˈpæn.ɪk/
Definition
A sudden feeling of intense fear or anxiety.
Examples
- During the fire drill, the loud alarm caused a panic among the students.
- She started to panic when she realized she had lost her wallet.
Meaning
Panic occurs when a person feels overwhelmed and loses control due to a perceived threat or danger.
Synonyms
- fear
- alarm
- anxiety
- hysteria
- terror
