panicking

VERB

become, make afraid or distressed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lose it overreact scare

STRONG

alarm clutch stampede startle terrify unnerve

WEAK

be terror-stricken become hysterical chicken out come apart freeze up go to pieces have a fit lose nerve push panic button run scared shake in boots

Antonyms

STRONG

calm

WEAK

be calm be content

Example Sentences

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Panicking, the women don't know what to do.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2022

Panicking, Sherene and her family begged the officer for more answers.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Panicking because Father’s Day is just around the corner and you have yet to pick up your dad something special?

From The Verge • Jun. 15, 2022

"Panicking or running with only embolden animals so stand your ground and protect your hands/fingers by placing them in your pockets or behind your back," the advisory said.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2021

Panicking won’t make our house come back,” Ivy said, even though she kind of agreed with Layla.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake