Panic
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety causing wildly unthinking behavior.
“Don't panic when you see the exam questions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpanɪk/
Syllables
pan·ic
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Contains P, A, N, I, C - C at end is common pattern.
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Worth 9 points, C is worth 3 points.
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