Definitions

1. verb

to feel or show a strong, sudden fear or anxiety, often in a way that is unreasonable or uncontrolled

“The news of the fire caused the family to panic and rush out of the house.”

2. verb

to cause someone to feel a strong, sudden fear or anxiety

“The sight of the snake panicked the hikers and they ran away quickly.”

3. adjective

feeling or showing a strong, sudden fear or anxiety

“The panicked expression on her face was clear to everyone in the room.”