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

  • (..) from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at : a.m. eastern time, August . In a panic, they try to pull the plug. Skynet fights back. Yes. It launches its missiles against targets in Russia. Why Russia? (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day