anxiety attack

noun

Meaning

A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers severe physical reactions, often including a racing heart, shortness of breath, and feelings of impending doom.

Examples

She had to step out of the meeting when she felt an anxiety attack coming on.
Learning coping mechanisms helped him manage the frequency of his anxiety attacks.

Synonyms: worry, stress, panic attack, nervous breakdown

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anxiety attack

noun

Pronunciation: æŋˈzaɪəti əˌtæk

Definition

A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers severe physical reactions, often including a racing heart, shortness of breath, and feelings of impending doom.

Examples

She had to step out of the meeting when she felt an anxiety attack coming on.
Learning coping mechanisms helped him manage the frequency of his anxiety attacks.

Synonyms of anxiety attack

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