Definitions

1. verb

To cause to panic in advance, or to anticipate and fear an event before it occurs.

“The news of the impending storm caused the authorities to prepanic and evacuate the coastal areas.”

2. noun

The state of anticipating and fearing an event before it occurs, leading to unnecessary preparations or reactions.

“The prepanic among the public led to a surge in demand for emergency supplies.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characterized by anticipation and fear of an event before it occurs.

“The prepanic atmosphere in the city was palpable, with many people preparing for the worst-case scenario.”