Panic

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪk/

Panic (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of fear that makes you unable to think clearly.
  2. A sudden, widespread financial crisis causing fear and confusion.

Examples

  • She felt a wave of panic when the lights went out.
  • Panic spread through the crowd during the storm.

Common collocations: wave of panic, state of panic, cause panic, financial panic, market panic

Panic (verb)

  1. To suddenly feel very afraid and unable to think clearly.
  2. To make someone feel sudden fear and confusion.

Examples

  • Don't panic if you can't find your phone.
  • He began to panic when he realized he was lost.

Synonyms of Panic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Panic

  • describing a state of peace
  • maintaining control under stress