word
Panic
PA-nihk
/ˈpænɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
panic
Dictionary meaning
An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety.
Examples
- Panic in the stock market.
- The mere thought of an isolation cell panicked the prisoners.
Synonyms: terror
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