1. plural of panic; sudden overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety

1. third person singular present of panic; becomes suddenly filled with fear or anxiety

Examples

• The stock market panics of the 1920s led to widespread economic hardship.
• She panics whenever she has to speak in public.
• The fire alarm caused several panics throughout the building.
• He always panics before taking a test.
• The crowd panics when they hear the loud noise.
• Financial panics can spread quickly through global markets.
• My sister panics if she’s running late for work.