Panic
noun
A sudden feeling of extreme fear that causes you to think unclearly and possibly make bad decisions.
There was a moment of panic when the fire alarm began to ring.
Often appears as...
- don't panic
- panic attack
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Disapproving
verb
To be taken over by fear, often causing unreasonable or irrational behavior.
She panicked when she realized how late she was.
Often appears as...
- panic about something
- panic over something
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Disapproving
noun
A sudden strong feeling among many people that something bad is happening or going to happen.
There was a panic among investors when the stock market crashed.
Often appears as...
- spread panic
- cause panic
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Disapproving
adjective
Extreme enough to cause an irrational or unthinking reaction.
The news caused a panic reaction among the public.
Often appears as...
- panic reaction
- panic response
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A sudden feeling of extreme fear that causes you to think unclearly and possibly make bad decisions.
There was a moment of panic when the fire alarm began to ring.
Often appears as...
- don't panic
- panic attack
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To be taken over by fear, often causing unreasonable or irrational behavior.
She panicked when she realized how late she was.
Often appears as...
- panic about something
- panic over something
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A sudden strong feeling among many people that something bad is happening or going to happen.
There was a panic among investors when the stock market crashed.
Often appears as...
- spread panic
- cause panic
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Extreme enough to cause an irrational or unthinking reaction.
The news caused a panic reaction among the public.
Often appears as...
- panic reaction
- panic response
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fear
Use 'panic' to describe a quick, intense onset of fear, not a prolonged feeling.
I felt a wave of panic when I lost my keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Clear Thinking Blocked
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically.
In my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid During Emergencies
‘Panic’ is often said to others to stay calm in urgent situations.
Firefighters told us, 'Don't panic, help is on the way.'
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fear
Use 'panic' to describe a quick, intense onset of fear, not a prolonged feeling.
I felt a wave of panic when I lost my keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Clear Thinking Blocked
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically.
In my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid During Emergencies
‘Panic’ is often said to others to stay calm in urgent situations.
Firefighters told us, 'Don't panic, help is on the way.'
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fear
Use 'panic' to describe a quick, intense onset of fear, not a prolonged feeling.
I felt a wave of panic when I lost my keys.
Pro Tip 2/3Clear Thinking Blocked
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically.
In my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid During Emergencies
‘Panic’ is often said to others to stay calm in urgent situations.
Firefighters told us, 'Don't panic, help is on the way.'
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Filming Lions Hunting...
the others were biting at the legs and they would hopefully with their weight sort of trip it over and bring it down we never saw a male doing that the males would sort of run along by the side roaring and causing a bit of chaos and and i suppose they added to they helped a little bit because they caused more chaos and panic and fear in the elephant they they
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Making waves: The power...
move passively out of your lungs and into your blood stream. We know that the world is filled with complex physical problems, but sometimes the first step towards understanding them can be simple. So when you confront the magnitude of the ocean's currents, or have to figure out how electricity works, remember not to panic.
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
so they don't want to do it either. It's nothing to panic about. They're all over the city. You could even get your own hive if you want. There are great resources available, and there are even companies that will help get you set up and mentor you and it's important for our educational system in the world
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What causes antibiotic...
Don't reach for the panic button just yet. Although you have 10 times more bacterial cells inside you than your body has human cells, many of these bacteria are harmless or even beneficial, helping digestion and immunity. But there are a few bad apples that can cause harmful infections,
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This Is What Happens to...
she needs to go to the hospital and her body is equipped for survival helping her not to panic so she can seek help many of her neurons are covered in proteins called opioid receptors these receptors act like a brake to slow down the neurons ability to send pain signals
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
I've ever seen in my life and I've spent my entire life underwater. and I've seen plenty of tiger sharks. This was like a truck. This was a huge tiger shark and it was coming right for me. That's when I did have a little bit of a panic.
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Shekhar Kapur: We are...
Knowledge becomes a weight upon wisdom. You know, simple words lost in the quicksand of experience. So I come up, and I say, "What am I going to do today?" I'm not going to do what I planned to do, and I put myself into absolute panic.
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Inspiring generosity and...
went into panic we shouted we need the blood we need a blood people gathered randomly and they want generously to Dannette their blood one man is specific I was observing he looked very poor he looked had nothing to offer but his
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Bill Gates: The next...
and make the world more just as well as more safe. So I think this should absolutely be a priority. There's no need to panic. We don't have to hoard cans of spaghetti or go down into the basement.
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Clover Hogan: What to do...
feeling helpless, grief, panic, insomnia, even guilt around climate change.
Video examples
Filming Lions Hunting...
the others were biting at the legs and they would hopefully with their weight sort of trip it over and bring it down we never saw a male doing that the males would sort of run along by the side roaring and causing a bit of chaos and and i suppose they added to they helped a little bit because they caused more chaos and panic and fear in the elephant they they
Video examples
Making waves: The power...
move passively out of your lungs and into your blood stream. We know that the world is filled with complex physical problems, but sometimes the first step towards understanding them can be simple. So when you confront the magnitude of the ocean's currents, or have to figure out how electricity works, remember not to panic.
Video examples
Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
so they don't want to do it either. It's nothing to panic about. They're all over the city. You could even get your own hive if you want. There are great resources available, and there are even companies that will help get you set up and mentor you and it's important for our educational system in the world
Video examples
What causes antibiotic...
Don't reach for the panic button just yet. Although you have 10 times more bacterial cells inside you than your body has human cells, many of these bacteria are harmless or even beneficial, helping digestion and immunity. But there are a few bad apples that can cause harmful infections,
Video examples
This Is What Happens to...
she needs to go to the hospital and her body is equipped for survival helping her not to panic so she can seek help many of her neurons are covered in proteins called opioid receptors these receptors act like a brake to slow down the neurons ability to send pain signals
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
I've ever seen in my life and I've spent my entire life underwater. and I've seen plenty of tiger sharks. This was like a truck. This was a huge tiger shark and it was coming right for me. That's when I did have a little bit of a panic.
Video examples
Shekhar Kapur: We are...
Knowledge becomes a weight upon wisdom. You know, simple words lost in the quicksand of experience. So I come up, and I say, "What am I going to do today?" I'm not going to do what I planned to do, and I put myself into absolute panic.
Video examples
Inspiring generosity and...
went into panic we shouted we need the blood we need a blood people gathered randomly and they want generously to Dannette their blood one man is specific I was observing he looked very poor he looked had nothing to offer but his
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
and make the world more just as well as more safe. So I think this should absolutely be a priority. There's no need to panic. We don't have to hoard cans of spaghetti or go down into the basement.
Video examples
Clover Hogan: What to do...
feeling helpless, grief, panic, insomnia, even guilt around climate change.
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Quote examples
Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
The wisest rule in investment is: when others are selling, buy. When others are buying, sell. Usually, of course, we do the opposite. When everyone else is buying, we assume they know something we don't, so we buy. Then people start selling, panic sets in, and we sell too.
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Scott Snyder
American Writer
When I've gone through those periods of depression or anxiety, it's almost like your body is telling you constantly with these panics that the world really is the terrible place that you think it is, and all the things you fear are true about yourself have to be true.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Sometimes films might not work, but you as an actor should keep working. Because no matter how much you panic about how your film didn't work, eventually, when you step out in the real world, there are people who value you as an artist.
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Jamie Hince
English Musician
I panic when we're on tour and feel the world can leave you behind. When we finish touring, I feel like I'm running to catch up and find out what's been happening.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
My plan growing up was to leave home and try not to panic. I always knew that to strive to be self-sufficient was an important ambition.
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Kerry Condon
Irish Actress
I'm not panicking any more or worrying about the next job. It was exhausting and making me very unhappy, and I was missing out on life.
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F. L. Lucas
English Critic
The only hope I can see for the future depends on a wiser and braver use of the reason, not a panic flight from it.
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Gail Sheehy
American Writer
When I was immobilized by fear, I might have a panic attack. I've had a couple of panic attacks in my life.
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Jim Rash
American Actor
If someone said, 'Sit down and write a 'Community' episode,' I would be panicked.
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Greg Olsen
American Football Player
We don't live our life on panic.
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Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
The wisest rule in investment is: when others are selling, buy. When others are buying, sell. Usually, of course, we do the opposite. When everyone else is buying, we assume they know something we don't, so we buy. Then people start selling, panic sets in, and we sell too.
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Scott Snyder
American Writer
When I've gone through those periods of depression or anxiety, it's almost like your body is telling you constantly with these panics that the world really is the terrible place that you think it is, and all the things you fear are true about yourself have to be true.
Quote examples
Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Sometimes films might not work, but you as an actor should keep working. Because no matter how much you panic about how your film didn't work, eventually, when you step out in the real world, there are people who value you as an artist.
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Jamie Hince
English Musician
I panic when we're on tour and feel the world can leave you behind. When we finish touring, I feel like I'm running to catch up and find out what's been happening.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
My plan growing up was to leave home and try not to panic. I always knew that to strive to be self-sufficient was an important ambition.
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Kerry Condon
Irish Actress
I'm not panicking any more or worrying about the next job. It was exhausting and making me very unhappy, and I was missing out on life.
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F. L. Lucas
English Critic
The only hope I can see for the future depends on a wiser and braver use of the reason, not a panic flight from it.
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Gail Sheehy
American Writer
When I was immobilized by fear, I might have a panic attack. I've had a couple of panic attacks in my life.
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Jim Rash
American Actor
If someone said, 'Sit down and write a 'Community' episode,' I would be panicked.
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Greg Olsen
American Football Player
We don't live our life on panic.
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