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Definition panic in British English

panic verb

verb
/ˈpænɪk/
1

to have a sudden strong feeling of fear or worry and be unable to think clearly or calmly or decide what to do

Example

We were told not to panic.

Synonyms and related words
scare be/live in dread of panic worry panic dread
1.1

to make someone feel great fear or worry so that they cannot think clearly or decide what to do

Example

We're not panicked by yesterday's result.

Example

Shoppers are panicked into buying things they don't need.

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare worry concern tear apart
Definition panic in British English