panic

The word “panic” has 2 syllables: pan-ic.

It's pronounced as /ˈpænɪk/.

What is synonym and antonym for panic?

In the thesaurus, “panic” has 22 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for panic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for panic

noun
1. Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.
2. Rapid reduction in asset prices due to broad efforts to raise cash in anticipation of continuing decline in asset prices.
3. A kernel panic or system crash.
4. A plant of the genus Panicum.
verb
1. To feel overwhelming fear.
2. To cause somebody to panic.
3. (by extension) To crash.
4. (by extension) To cause the system to crash.
adjective
1. Pertaining to the god Pan.
2. Of fear, fright etc: sudden or overwhelming (attributed by the ancient Greeks to the influence of Pan).

Panic spread through the crowd as the fire alarm blared loudly.
She tried to remain calm, but a sense of panic overwhelmed her when she realized she had lost her wallet.
In times of crisis, it's important not to let panic dictate your actions.
The stock market experienced a sharp decline, triggering widespread panic among investors.
Despite the chaos, the flight attendants managed to maintain order and prevent panic among the passengers.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panic, such as: alarm, anxiety, aplomb, assurance, assure, boldness, calmness.

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