CEFR A2

panic

noun

Meaning

A sudden, strong feeling of fear that stops you from thinking clearly.

Examples

The sudden loud noise caused a wave of panic among the crowd.
He felt a sense of panic as he realized he had lost his keys.

Synonyms: fear, fright, terror, alarm

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panic (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪk/

Definition

A sudden, strong feeling of fear that stops you from thinking clearly.

Examples

The sudden loud noise caused a wave of panic among the crowd.
He felt a sense of panic as he realized he had lost his keys.

How to Use panic

panic about (prepositional phrase): To feel sudden fear or worry about something. — "She tends to panic about small things."
panic attack (collocation): A sudden episode of intense fear that brings on severe physical symptoms. — "He suffered a panic attack during the exam."

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