Panic
panic (noun, verb) -
a sudden strong feeling of fear and confusion.
panicking
panicked
panicky (adj)
panic-stricken (adj)
Example sentences:
* There was some last minute panic buying right before the New York Stock Exchange closed.
* Panic buying turned the oil shortage into a crisis.
* The announcement of food price increases set off a wave of panic buying.
* As the deadline draws near, I'm in a panic about getting everything done on time.
* Guests panicked and screamed when the bomb exploded.
* Panic swept through the crowd.
* The threat of tough gun control legislation led to a panic buying spree at gunshops across the state.
* The Christmas buying season ends in a massive panic rush on stores on Christmas Eve.
* Don't make the mistake of investing when prices are at a peak and then sell in a panic when they start to slide.
* There is a hint of panic in Deborah's competing bid for Lloyds Chemists.
* She refused to think, refused to panic, refused to do anything but run.
* It is better to get it all done now rather than in one panic rush at the end.
* The threat of a another wave of terrorist attacks sent a fresh wave of panic through the market yesterday.
* There is no need to panic and withdraw all your money from the bank, because you have government deposit insurance.
* The presidents speech was designed to alleviate public fear and panic because word has been spreading fast of the riots on the streets.
