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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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