panic — sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpænɪk/
Example Sentences
- When the teacher announced a surprise test, the whole class went into panic mode.
- My mom panicked when she couldn't find her phone, only to discover it was in her hand.
- The stock market crash caused panic among investors.
panic
NOUN[/ˈpænɪk/]
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
The mechanic's in panic, the farmer stays organic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Pan, the Greek god of shepherds and woodlands in classical mythology. According to legend, Pan's sudden appearances would seize people with inexplicable, overwhelming fear, giving rise to the term 'panic' to describe such irrational terror.
Breakdown
Pan (the Greek god) + -ic (adjective suffix), literally meaning 'of or relating to Pan,' originally describing the terror attributed to supernatural encounters with the deity.
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📝Examples
“When the teacher announced a surprise test, the whole class went into panic mode.”
“My mom panicked when she couldn't find her phone, only to discover it was in her hand.”
“The stock market crash caused panic among investors.”
“I always panic before job interviews, but somehow I manage to calm down.”
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