IPA: /ˈpænɪk/
KK: /ˈpænɪk/
adjective
Definition: Relating to a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety that can cause people to act quickly and without thinking.
Example: During the fire drill, there was a panic response among the students as they rushed to the exits.
noun
Definition: A sudden feeling of intense fear or anxiety that can affect many people at the same time.
Example: When the fire alarm went off, there was a panic among the crowd as everyone rushed to the exits.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety.
Example: The loud noise panicked the crowd, making them run in all directions.