Panicked

/ˈpænɪkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have suddenly lost one's composure or experienced a feeling of intense fear or anxiety.

When the fire alarm went off, she panicked and ran out of the building.

to cause someone to feel sudden fear or anxiety.

The unexpected news about the layoffs panicked the employees.

adjective

experiencing or exhibiting panic.

His panicked expression revealed how terrified he was in that moment.

characterized by uncontrolled fear or anxiety.

The panicked crowd pushed toward the exits when they heard the loud noise.

Derived from the word 'panic,' which comes from the Greek 'Panikos,' relating to the god Pan who was believed to cause irrational fear.

panic attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety that triggers severe physical reactions.

panicking over nothing

Becoming excessively anxious about something that is not a real threat.

panicked response

A reaction characterized by fear and anxiety, often leading to rash decisions.

panic

A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

Freaking out

I totally freaked out when I saw the spider!

Having a meltdown

She had a meltdown when she found out about the exam.