It is understandable that people experience anxiety in those circumstances, especially when they are planning to take their young children abroad—they are not panicking.

Panic comes to us from French panique, which in turn derives from Greek panikos, meaning literally "of Pan." Pan is the pipe-playing, nymph-chasing Greek god of fertility, pastures, flocks, and shepherds. …

1. a sudden overwhelming fear that produces hysterical behavior and that can spread quickly through a crowd. 2. an instance, outbreak, or period of such fear. 3. an anxiety disorder characterized by …

Arthur stood up himself, almost panicking, discovering his voice already inhabiting his mouth, already speaking.

He got panicky when he realized how late he was. If something goes wrong, don't panic. The deer, panicked by the headlights, ran in front of the car.

pan•ic1 /ˈpænɪk/ n., adj., v., -icked, -ick•ing. n. Psychiatry a sudden, great fear:[uncountable] Panic seized the demonstrators when the police attacked. Psychiatry an instance, outbreak, or period of …

Someone in a panic is totally freaking out. Have you ever heard someone say "Don't panic"? That's easier said than done. People panic when they lose control over themselves because of fear, stress, …

Panicking refers to a sudden overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational behavior. It occurs in response to perceived threats or emergencies, causing individuals to lose control over …

Oct 31, 2025 · (US, colloquial) To highly amuse, entertain, or impress (an audience watching a performance or show). I don't want you to be hopeful, I want you to panic.

panicking definition: experiencing overwhelming fear or anxiety. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.