Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sheer-panic

noun

/ʃɪr ˈpænɪk/

Definition

A state of overwhelming fear and anxiety, often leading to irrational behavior.

Examples

During the fire drill, there was sheer panic among the students as they tried to escape the building.
She felt sheer panic when she realized she was lost in the woods.
The unexpected loud noise sent sheer panic through the crowd.

Meaning

When someone experiences sheer panic, they are suddenly and completely overcome by a feeling of terror, often in response to an immediate threat or danger.