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Panic

usgb/ˈpænɪk/Volume
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Sudden FearPlay
Use 'panic' to describe a quick, intense onset of fear, not a prolonged feeling. SlideI felt a wave of panic when I lost my keys.
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Clear Thinking BlockedPlay
'Panic' often means you're too scared to think straight or act logically. SlideIn my panic, I forgot the simplest solution.
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Avoid During EmergenciesPlay
‘Panic’ is often said to others to stay calm in urgent situations. SlideFirefighters told us, 'Don't panic, help is on the way.'