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PANICKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Panicking.

Panicking - as a noun

An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affrightterror
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fearfearfulnessfright
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events

Example: "Panic in the stock market"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anxietyanxiousness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Panicking - as a verb

Be overcome by a sudden fear

Example: "The students panicked when told that final exams were less than a week away"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dreadfear
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic

Example: "The mere thought of an isolation cell panicked the prisoners"

Example Sentences

"The panicking crowd rushed towards the emergency exits."
"They made panicking gestures, trying to get the attention of the lifeguard."
"His panicking voice on the phone indicated the severity of the situation."
"The panicking horse broke free from its reins and galloped wildly."
"She felt a panicking sensation when she realized she had lost her passport."
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Word Game Points

Is PANICKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, panicking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PANICKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PANICKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, panicking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PANICKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PANICKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, panicking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PANICKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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