
Panic
Sudden 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.
Clear Thinking Blocked
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically.

In my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
Avoid 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.'
Compare with
AgitationAlarmAnxietyApprehensionDistressFearHysteriaNervousTerror
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