stampede

• Nom désignant une fuite soudaine et incontrôlée d'un groupe d'animaux effrayés, ou un mouvement de foule impétueux et désordonné provoqué par une panique collective.

A noun referring to a sudden, uncontrolled rush of a group of frightened animals, or a headlong rush of people acting on a common impulse.

1. Sudden mass rush of peopleB2formal

   A sudden, uncontrolled, and often panicked rush of a large group of people, typically driven by a common impulse such as fear or excitement.

   Bousculade massive

   • The announcement of a limited-time sale caused a stampede at the store entrance.
   • A stampede of fans rushed the stage when the concert ended.
   • The fire alarm triggered a stampede towards the emergency exits.

   Synonymeschargeflightpanicrushscramble

2. Panicked flight of animalsB2formal

   A sudden, wild, and headlong rush of a group of frightened animals, especially horses or cattle.

   Débandade d'animaux

   • The loud noise from the thunder caused a stampede of cattle across the field.
   • A stampede of wild horses was seen galloping away from the wildfire.
   • The ranchers worked quickly to control the stampede before any animals were injured.

   Synonymesboltchargeflightrush

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement soudain et panique d'un groupe d'animaux ou de personnes, souvent provoqué par la peur ou l'excitation.

A verb used to describe the sudden, frenzied rush or mass movement of a group of animals or people, often due to fear or excitement.

1. Cause to run in panicB2formal

   To cause a group of animals or people to suddenly run in a state of panic or fear.

   Faire paniquer

   • The loud noise stampeded the cattle across the field.
   • A sudden gunshot stampeded the herd of elephants.
   • The fire alarm stampeded the crowd toward the exits.

   Synonymesfrightenpanicroutscarestartle

   Antonymescalmcomposesettlesoothe

2. Cause impulsive actionB2informal

   To cause a group of people to act hurriedly and without careful thought, often due to excitement or panic.

   Provoquer un mouvement de foule

   • The announcement stampeded investors into selling their shares.
   • Rumors of a shortage stampeded shoppers into buying all the supplies.
   • The news stampeded the fans into buying tickets immediately.

   Synonymesfrightenpanicroutscarespook

   Antonymescalmpacifysettlesteady

3. Act impulsively en masseB2informal

   For a group of people to act hurriedly and impulsively, often as a collective.

   Se ruer en masse

   • The crowd stampeded toward the stage when the concert started.
   • People stampeded to the stores during the Black Friday sale.
   • The fans stampeded to get a glimpse of the celebrity.

   Synonymesboltchargerushscramblesurgetake flight

4. Run away in a stampedeB2formal

   For a group of animals or people to run away suddenly and chaotically, typically due to fear.

   S'enfuir en panique

   • The horses stampeded when they heard the thunder.
   • The buffalo stampeded across the plains during the storm.
   • The crowd stampeded in panic after the explosion.

   Synonymesboltchargefleerushscattertake flight