Word meaning
panic
noun · PAN-ik
What does panic mean?
Panic means sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
Panic in a sentence
“A wave of panic hit when I couldn't find my passport.”
Synonyms for panic
- alarm
- terror
- fright
Where does panic come from?
From the Greek god Pan, believed to cause sudden fear in lonely places.
How to remember panic
- Say it out loud a few times: PAN-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using panic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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