/ˈpæn.ɪk/
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Translation
A sudden strong fear that stops you thinking clearly.
Word origin
From Greek panikos, meaning of the god Pan, who was said to bring sudden fear to people alone in wild places.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- panikos
Examples
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Panic is a feeling, so it usually has no plural.
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"Panic" is a verb too, and the c takes a k in panicked.
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"In a panic" means feeling this sudden fear.
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