Panic
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Pro Tip 1/3
Sudden Fear
Use 'panic' to describe a quick, intense onset of fear, not a prolonged feeling. I felt a wave of panic when I lost my keys.
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Clear Thinking Blocked
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically. In my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
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Avoid During Emergencies
‘Panic’ is often said to others to stay calm in urgent situations. Firefighters told us, 'Don't panic, help is on the way.'