panic

1 of 3

adjective

pan·ic ˈpa-nik How to pronounce panic (audio)

: of, relating to, or resembling the mental or emotional state believed induced by the god Pan

panic fear

: of, relating to, or arising from a panic

panic buying

panic selling

a panic retreat

: of or relating to the god Pan

Panic rites

panic

2 of 3

noun

: a sudden overpowering fright

also : acute, extreme anxiety

: a sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass flight

widespread panic in the streets

: a sudden widespread fright concerning financial affairs that results in a depression of values caused by extreme measures for protection of property (such as securities)

dated slang : someone or something that is very funny : riot

panicky

ˈpa-ni-kē

adjective

panic

3 of 3

verb

panicked ˈpa-nikt How to pronounce panic (audio)

; panicking

transitive verb

: to affect with panic

: to cause to laugh uproariously

panic an audience with a gag

intransitive verb

: to be affected with panic

Did you know?

Panic comes to us from French panique, which in turn derives from Greek panikos, meaning literally "of Pan." Pan is the pipe-playing, nymph-chasing Greek god of fertility, pastures, flocks, and shepherds. (His name is a Doric contraction of paon, meaning "pasturer.") He also has a rather dark side - his shout is said to have instilled fear in the giants fighting the gods, and the Greeks believed him responsible for causing the Persians to flee in terror at the battle of Marathon. Panic entered our language first as an adjective suggesting the mental or emotional state that Pan was said to induce. The adjective first appeared in print at the beginning of the 17th century, and the noun followed about a century later.

Example Sentences

Noun He was in a panic when he realized how late he was. There's no reason to get into a panic. The villagers fled in panic from the approaching army. The crowd was in a state of panic. She has panic attacks whenever she has to speak in public. Verb If something goes wrong, don't panic. The deer, panicked by the headlights, ran in front of the car. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Cox Medical Center Branson in Missouri acknowledged in September that violence against its workers had tripled over the past year, prompting the facility to give employees panic buttons.

Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 When it was reported a few hours before Friday's game that Xavier would likely be without several key players, the reaction on social media was largely panic.

Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2021 If that happens, the most important thing Marvel can do is not panic.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 Hours before the class gathering, Vu texted Karen Blodgett in a semi-panic.

oregonlive, 6 July 2020 The disease is spreading quickly; panic spreads quicker.

Anastasia Edel, The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2020 And the more the items disappeared off the shelves, the more panic buying set in.

Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2020 A week earlier, people panic-purchased aisle after aisle of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2020 In 2018, Democratic members of Congress introduced a bill that would ban gay and trans panic defenses in federal court.

Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2020

Noun

The only hitch: The Rose Bar patio was properly tented in preparation for the night’s precipitation, though one section by the entrance sprang a leak around 10:30 p.m causing momentary panic.

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 The urgency of needing drinking water is there, panic has kicked in slightly.

Char Adams, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Other experts on voting are alarmed but warn against panic.

Nicholas Riccardi, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 The internet needs one of those big red panic buttons.

Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The state announced the prison’s closure in April 2021, causing widespread panic in long-shrinking Susanville, the only incorporated city in Lassen County.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 In one scene in particular, Brenda’s panic being captured from multiple angles with fast cutting doesn’t have quite the effect that was perhaps intended.

Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Don’t Worry, Darling and the spit seen ’round the world, Lea Michele’s insane New York Times profile, and yet another moral panic about Target.

Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 The same goes for gilts, which lost slightly more than German bonds at all maturities; enough to notice, but a 3% yield on the 10-year is hardly a sign of panic with inflation at 10%.

James Mackintosh, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

There are plenty of reasons for Alabama fans to panic about the Crimson Tide’s uneven performance in a close call at Texas Saturday afternoon.

John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Gabrielle also urges parents to ask questions about the side effects of asthma medications, noting that some inhalers and medications can increase a patient's heart rate and cause children to panic.

Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Rosario said there is no time for the Guardians to panic, and that the club has faced worse situations already this year.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 The officers then seem to panic and call for a medic.

Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Shortages of inventory combined with supply chain disruptions have caused consumers to panic buy or go without basic essential items.

Sanjay Brahmawar, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But scientists told the AP that the Earth's rotational speed fluctuates constantly and that the record-setting measurement is nothing to panic over.

CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 People began to panic-buy at the pumps and cancel trips.

Dakota Cary, Scientific American, 9 Aug. 2022 Some rise to the occasion, others panic, incapable of thinking clearly, or bury their heads in the sand, like ostriches hoping everything will turn out fine.

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More

panic 1 of 2

noun

as in anxiety

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

anxiety
fear
fearfulness
dread
terror
fright
worry
scare
horror
trepidation
alarm
dismay
concern
nervousness
jitters
alarum
phobia
agitation
pang
apprehension
creeps
disquiet
consternation
qualm
twinge
perturbation
funk
timidity
discomposure
willies
cowardice
faintheartedness
timorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

confidence
assurance
boldness
courage
aplomb
daring
fearlessness
fortitude
bravery
self-assurance
self-confidence
stoutness
dauntlessness
nerve
audacity
hardihood
intrepidity
courageousness
gallantry
valor
intrepidness
doughtiness
guts

panic

2 of 2

verb

as in to scare

to strike with fear for some reason, the herd of feeding animals at the zoo panicked him

Synonyms & Similar Words

scare
frighten
terrify
shock
startle
fright
alarm
spook
horrify
affright
shake
terrorize
worry
scarify
alarum
dismay
distress
awe
appall
jolt
make one's flesh crawl
give one the creeps
distract
disquiet
make one's flesh creep
discomfort
amaze
shake up
upset
appal
unnerve
daunt
disturb
dispirit
unsettle
bowl over
astound
floor
disconcert
discompose
chill
emasculate
unman
perturb
demoralize
unstring
undo
psych (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reassure
cheer
soothe
comfort
assure
console
steel
encourage
inspire
solace
embolden
hearten

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of panic are alarm, dread, fear, fright, terror, and trepidation. While all these words mean "painful agitation in the presence or anticipation of danger," panic implies unreasoning and overmastering fear causing hysterical activity.

the news caused widespread panic

The words alarm and panic can be used in similar contexts, but alarm suggests a sudden and intense awareness of immediate danger.

view the situation with alarm

Although the words dread and panic have much in common, dread usually adds the idea of intense reluctance to face or meet a person or situation and suggests aversion as well as anxiety.

faced the meeting with dread

While the synonyms fear and panic are close in meaning, fear is the most general term and implies anxiety and usually loss of courage.

fear of the unknown

The synonyms fright and panic are sometimes interchangeable, but fright implies the shock of sudden, startling fear.

fright at being awakened suddenly

The meanings of terror and panic largely overlap; however, terror implies the most extreme degree of fear.

immobilized with terror

Trepidation adds to dread the implications of timidity, trembling, and hesitation.

raised the subject with trepidation

单词	panic
释义	panic 1 of 3 adjective pan·ic ˈpa-nik 1 : of, relating to, or resembling the mental or emotional state believed induced by the god Pan panic fear 2 : of, relating to, or arising from a panic panic buying panic selling a panic retreat 3 : of or relating to the god Pan Panic rites panic 2 of 3 noun 1 a : a sudden overpowering fright also : acute, extreme anxiety b : a sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass flight widespread panic in the streets c : a sudden widespread fright concerning financial affairs that results in a depression of values caused by extreme measures for protection of property (such as securities) 2 dated slang : someone or something that is very funny : riot panicky ˈpa-ni-kē adjective panic 3 of 3 verb panicked ˈpa-nikt ; panicking transitive verb 1 : to affect with panic 2 : to cause to laugh uproariously panic an audience with a gag intransitive verb : to be affected with panic Did you know? Panic comes to us from French panique, which in turn derives from Greek panikos, meaning literally "of Pan." Pan is the pipe-playing, nymph-chasing Greek god of fertility, pastures, flocks, and shepherds. (His name is a Doric contraction of paon, meaning "pasturer.") He also has a rather dark side - his shout is said to have instilled fear in the giants fighting the gods, and the Greeks believed him responsible for causing the Persians to flee in terror at the battle of Marathon. Panic entered our language first as an adjective suggesting the mental or emotional state that Pan was said to induce. The adjective first appeared in print at the beginning of the 17th century, and the noun followed about a century later. Synonyms Noun alarm alarum anxiety dread fear fearfulness fright horror scare terror trepidation Verb affright alarm alarum fright frighten horrify scare scarify shock spook startle terrify terrorize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He was in a panic when he realized how late he was. There's no reason to get into a panic. The villagers fled in panic from the approaching army. The crowd was in a state of panic. She has panic attacks whenever she has to speak in public. Verb If something goes wrong, don't panic. The deer, panicked by the headlights, ran in front of the car. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Cox Medical Center Branson in Missouri acknowledged in September that violence against its workers had tripled over the past year, prompting the facility to give employees panic buttons. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 When it was reported a few hours before Friday's game that Xavier would likely be without several key players, the reaction on social media was largely panic. Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2021 If that happens, the most important thing Marvel can do is not panic. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 Hours before the class gathering, Vu texted Karen Blodgett in a semi-panic. oregonlive, 6 July 2020 The disease is spreading quickly; panic spreads quicker. Anastasia Edel, The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2020 And the more the items disappeared off the shelves, the more panic buying set in. Robert Higgs, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2020 A week earlier, people panic-purchased aisle after aisle of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2020 In 2018, Democratic members of Congress introduced a bill that would ban gay and trans panic defenses in federal court. Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2020 Noun The only hitch: The Rose Bar patio was properly tented in preparation for the night’s precipitation, though one section by the entrance sprang a leak around 10:30 p.m causing momentary panic. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 The urgency of needing drinking water is there, panic has kicked in slightly. Char Adams, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Other experts on voting are alarmed but warn against panic. Nicholas Riccardi, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 The internet needs one of those big red panic buttons. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The state announced the prison’s closure in April 2021, causing widespread panic in long-shrinking Susanville, the only incorporated city in Lassen County. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 In one scene in particular, Brenda’s panic being captured from multiple angles with fast cutting doesn’t have quite the effect that was perhaps intended. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Don’t Worry, Darling and the spit seen ’round the world, Lea Michele’s insane New York Times profile, and yet another moral panic about Target. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 The same goes for gilts, which lost slightly more than German bonds at all maturities; enough to notice, but a 3% yield on the 10-year is hardly a sign of panic with inflation at 10%. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb There are plenty of reasons for Alabama fans to panic about the Crimson Tide’s uneven performance in a close call at Texas Saturday afternoon. John Talty \| Jtalty@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Gabrielle also urges parents to ask questions about the side effects of asthma medications, noting that some inhalers and medications can increase a patient's heart rate and cause children to panic. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Rosario said there is no time for the Guardians to panic, and that the club has faced worse situations already this year. Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 The officers then seem to panic and call for a medic. Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Shortages of inventory combined with supply chain disruptions have caused consumers to panic buy or go without basic essential items. Sanjay Brahmawar, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But scientists told the AP that the Earth's rotational speed fluctuates constantly and that the record-setting measurement is nothing to panic over. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 People began to panic-buy at the pumps and cancel trips. Dakota Cary, Scientific American, 9 Aug. 2022 Some rise to the occasion, others panic, incapable of thinking clearly, or bury their heads in the sand, like ostriches hoping everything will turn out fine. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun French panique, from Greek panikos, literally, of Pan, from Pan First Known Use Adjective circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Verb 1780, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing panic panic grass panic button panic attack panic-stricken push/hit/press the panic button panic disorder panic grass panic button panic attack panic-stricken push/hit/press the panic button panic disorder Kids Definition panic 1 of 2 noun pan·ic ˈpa-nik : a sudden overpowering fear often without reasonable cause … it didn't matter … that she was a good swimmer because … in her panic she swallowed water … Kevin Henkes, Olive's Ocean panic 2 of 2 verb panicked; panicking : to feel or cause to feel sudden overpowering fear Medical Definition panic 1 of 2 noun pan·ic ˈpan-ik 1 : a sudden overpowering fright also : acute extreme anxiety 2 : a sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass flight widespread panic in the streets panic 2 of 2 verb panicked -ikt ; panicking transitive verb : to affect with panic intransitive verb : to be affected with panic panic 1 of 2 noun as in anxiety the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance anxiety fear fearfulness dread terror fright worry scare horror trepidation alarm dismay concern nervousness jitters alarum phobia agitation pang apprehension creeps disquiet consternation qualm twinge perturbation funk timidity discomposure willies cowardice faintheartedness timorousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms confidence assurance boldness courage aplomb daring fearlessness fortitude bravery self-assurance self-confidence stoutness dauntlessness nerve audacity hardihood intrepidity courageousness gallantry valor intrepidness doughtiness guts See More panic 2 of 2 verb as in to scare to strike with fear for some reason, the herd of feeding animals at the zoo panicked him Synonyms & Similar Words scare frighten terrify shock startle fright alarm spook horrify affright shake terrorize worry scarify alarum dismay distress awe appall jolt make one's flesh crawl give one the creeps distract disquiet make one's flesh creep discomfort amaze shake up upset appal unnerve daunt disturb dispirit unsettle bowl over astound floor disconcert discompose chill emasculate unman perturb demoralize unstring undo psych (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassure cheer soothe comfort assure console steel encourage inspire solace embolden hearten See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of panic are alarm, dread, fear, fright, terror, and trepidation. While all these words mean "painful agitation in the presence or anticipation of danger," panic implies unreasoning and overmastering fear causing hysterical activity. the news caused widespread panic The words alarm and panic can be used in similar contexts, but alarm suggests a sudden and intense awareness of immediate danger. view the situation with alarm Although the words dread and panic have much in common, dread usually adds the idea of intense reluctance to face or meet a person or situation and suggests aversion as well as anxiety. faced the meeting with dread While the synonyms fear and panic are close in meaning, fear is the most general term and implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. fear of the unknown The synonyms fright and panic are sometimes interchangeable, but fright implies the shock of sudden, startling fear. fright at being awakened suddenly The meanings of terror and panic largely overlap; however, terror implies the most extreme degree of fear. immobilized with terror Trepidation adds to dread the implications of timidity, trembling, and hesitation. raised the subject with trepidation
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panic

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noun

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