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Learn the meaning of panic with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
panic
(noun, verb)
panic
(noun, verb)
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
Example
"In the face of danger, she felt a surge of panic and froze in place."
Synonyms
feardismayterror
Antonyms
calmcomposurepeace
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'panicus', relating to the god Pan and his terrifying music.
Related word forms
verb: panicked
noun: panicker
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