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panic

/pænɪk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does panic mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of extreme anxiety or fear, often causing someone to act impulsively. To experience or cause a feeling of extreme anxiety or fear.

Example

"The news of the fire caused widespread panic among the crowd."

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