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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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Lumus Solem. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Ron, you okay?\N-Yeah. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Lucky we didn't panic. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Lucky Hermione pays attention\Nin Herbology. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Troll in the dungeon! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Thought you ought to know. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Silence! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Everyone will please not panic! Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Now... (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone