Panic Definition & Meaning
panic
- noun
- an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; "panic in the stock market"; "a war scare"; "a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building"
- verb
- be overcome by a sudden fear; "The students panicked when told that final exams were less than a week away"
- cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic; "The mere thought of an isolation cell panicked the prisoners"
"Panic" in song lyrics
See how panic is used in real songs:
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"Marchitect and Jas Mace makes sucker crews panic"
The 49ers — Fort Knocks -
"I use amnesia to neutralize public panic"
A+ f/ Canibus, Mr. Cheeks — Boyz 2 Men -
"I swear that til I parish, I keep these pussys in panic"
Ace Hood f/ Rock City — Guns High
Words that rhyme with panic
Usage tips for "panic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "panic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for panic to find words that pair well.