panic attack

NOUN

anxiety attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

spasm

WEAK

fit of terror panic panic disorder scare

Example Sentences

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I had a panic attack in that venue in North London when I was supporting Wu-Tang Clan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Warner Judd recalls feeling like she was "having a panic attack" upon returning to the track, and required a year of therapy to fully process her trauma.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

On the main stage, May Habib, chief executive of an AI platform called Writer, told the audience that Fortune 500 bosses are having a "collective panic attack" on the subject.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Irish filmmaker John Kelly, who specializes in animation, had a panic attack on an airplane while going through endless flagged emails.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

If the bedroom I shared with Camille had ever looked this messy, Dad would have had a panic attack.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller