Stampede

usgb/stæmˈpiːd/
noun

A sudden rush of a lot of people or animals, usually caused by fear.

The spectators stampeded towards the exit after the fire broke out.
Visual representation of "stampede" - A sudden rush of a lot of people or animals, usually caused by fear.

Often appears as...

  • cause a stampede
  • in a stampede
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Fear Triggered

A stampede is often triggered by fear or panic in a crowd or group of animals.

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The thunderstorm triggered a stampede of cattle.
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Large Scale

It involves large numbers, not just a few individuals acting independently.

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The concert ended in a stampede as thousands rushed to the exits.
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