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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

  • (..) a huge refuelling station of some sort. You! -According to my navi-computer, the... -Shut up! -Just shut up, you idiot! -Sheriff, this is no time to panic. This is the perfect time to panic. I'm lost. Andy is gone. They're gonna move from their house in two days, and it's all your fault! (..)
    1995 Toy Story