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feminine

/pa.nik/

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Translation

panic

Word origin

From Greek panikos ('of Pan'), the god whose sudden appearance in lonely places was said to fill travellers with unreasoning fear. English 'panic' has the same origin.

Origin: Greek
Root: panikos
English cognates: panic

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpaniques

Examples

Panic spread through the whole room.

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Above all, do not panic.

Crowd panics often leave people injured.

She could feel panic rising inside her.

These bouts of panic always come back before an exam.

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This word is part of lesson 41.