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

  • (..) ...those beautiful faces of theirs, but it's all too late. MAN: Right now or never, Cobb. COBB: Then I start to panic. I realise I'm gonna regret this moment... ...that I need to see their faces one last time. WOMAN: James! Phillipa! Come on in! (..)
    2010 Inception