panic

• Sentiment soudain et irrépressible de peur ou d'angoisse, souvent accompagné d'un comportement irrationnel ou incontrôlable.

A noun referring to a sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety, often causing irrational or uncontrolled behavior.

1. Sudden overwhelming fearB1formal

   A sudden, intense feeling of fear or anxiety that prevents rational thought or action.

   Panique

   • Panic spread through the crowd when the fire alarm went off.
   • She felt a wave of panic as she realized she had lost her passport.
   • The stock market crash caused widespread panic among investors.

   Synonymesalarmconsternationdreadfrighthorrorhysteriaterrortrepidation

   Antonymescalmcomposurepoiseserenitytranquility

2. State of uncontrolled anxietyB1informal

   A state of extreme anxiety or confusion, often leading to irrational behavior.

   Panique

   • He was in a panic because he couldn't find his keys.
   • Don't panic; we can solve this problem together.
   • The news of the storm caused panic in the coastal town.

   Synonymesagitationalarmconsternationdismaydreadfrighthorrorhysteriaterrortrepidation

   Antonymescalmcomposurepoiseserenitytranquility

• Verbe décrivant l'action de ressentir ou de manifester une peur soudaine et irrépressible, souvent accompagnée d'un comportement irrationnel ou d'une agitation intense.

A verb used to describe the act of experiencing sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior.

1. Sudden fearB1informal

   To feel or show sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior.

   Être pris de panique

   • She panicked when she couldn't find her keys.
   • Don't panic; we have plenty of time to fix this.
   • The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off.

   Synonymesalarmfreak outfrightenscarestartle

   Antonymescalm

2. React with alarmB1informal

   To react to a situation with extreme worry or alarm, often without thinking clearly.

   Paniquer

   • He panicked during the exam and forgot everything.
   • The driver panicked and swerved off the road.
   • They panicked when they heard the news about the storm.

   Synonymesflapfreak outgo to piecesoverreact

   Antonymescalmcomposerelax