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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

  • (..) No escape From the storm inside of me! We can work this out together. I can't control the curse! We'll reverse the storm you've made. Anna, Please, You'll only make it worse! Don't panic. There's so much fear! We'll make the sun shine bright. You're not safe here! We can face this thing together... (..)
    2013 Frozen