panic — sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpænɪk/
Korean meaning: 갑작스러운 공포, 공황
Korean pronunciation: 패-닉 (강세: 패)
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
💡 Concept
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
🎵 Rhyme
The mechanic's in panic, the farmer stays organic!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpænɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpænɪk/
🌳Etymology
RootPan
Suffix--ic
Origin
그리스 신화의 목신 Pan(판)에서 유래. 판 신이 나타나면 사람들이 갑자기 이유 없는 공포에 사로잡혔다고 해서 'panic'이라는 말이 생겼습니다.
🎵Rhyme
organicmechanicvolcanic
organic
mechanic
volcanic
🔗Collocations
panic attack
don't panic
panic buying
in panic
panic room
panic button
widespread panic
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“When the teacher announced a surprise test, the whole class went into panic mode.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
terrorfearalarmanxietyfright
Antonyms
calmpeacecomposure
Related
stressworryemergencycrisis
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