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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

  • (..) - You're up. You're up. - What? No, it's not my turn. - You're up, now. You're up. - HENRY: It can't be. - (GROANS) - SARAH: So you want a panic room, okay. Uh... Nate? What? Nate? Hey there, buddy. (..)
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