panic

Definition

  • noun: a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally
  • noun: a sudden overpowering fright
  • verb: to be overcome with extreme fear
  • verb: to affect with panic
  • adjective: of, relating to, or resembling the mental or emotional state believed induced by the god Pan
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: unreasonable, fear

Examples

  • The deer, 'panicked' by the headlights, ran in front of the car.

  • He got 'panicky' when he realized how late he was.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) For the time being l shall require only women and children. Right here. Like the Captain said,... ..nice and cheery so there's no panic. ''Wedding Dance.'' Lifebelts on ! Put your lifebelts on ! Put your lifebelts on ! Here, put your lifebelt on. (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) Yes. ln an hour or so... ..all this will be at the bottom of the Atlantic. What ? Tell only who you must. l don't want to be responsible for a panic. And get to a boat quickly. Don't wait. You remember what l told you about the boats ? Yes... l understand. (..)
    1997 Titanic