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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

  • (..) - What is going on? - We're abstracting. There are stages. This is the first. Nonobjective fragmentation. Alright, do not panic. What's important is that we all stay together. - Oh. - Aw. We're in the second stage. We’re deconstructing. (..)
    2015 Inside Out