panic

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Definitions

n.

A sudden overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety, often spreading through a group of people.

恐慌,惊慌

v.

To feel or cause sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety.

(使)惊慌,(使)恐慌

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
panstem
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=panic

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Passengers felt panic rising as the airplane encountered severe turbulence at high altitude.

  • 2.

    The false alarm caused panic among shoppers who rushed to empty the store shelves.

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