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stampede

Definition

  • noun: an occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something, get out of a place, etc.
  • noun: a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
  • verb: to run away in a large group from something especially because of fear
  • verb: to cause to run away in headlong panic
  • often used as '(be) stampeded into'

Examples

  • Don't let yourself 'be stampeded into' doing something you don't really agree with.

  • The gunshot 'stampeded' the cattle.

  • People 'stampeded' to the exits.

Movie quotes

  • (..) She doesn't have to know. Nobody has to know. Well, of course they do. Everyone thinks you're dead. They do? Yeah. Scar told us about the stampede. He did? What else did he tell you? What else matters? You're alive. And that means... you're the king! King? Your Majesty! I gravel at your feet. (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) Little roar. Puh! Rarrr! Rrrraowr-nh. RAOWR!! Oh look, sire. The herd is on the move. Odd... Mufasa. Quick. Stampede. In the gorge. Simba's down there! Simba? Zazu! Help me!! Your father is on the way! Hold on! Hurry! There! There! On that tree! (..)
    1994 The Lion King