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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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Moyes is certainly not panicking, although he now insists he wants Dibling to improve.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Jack Allen-Reynolds, deputy chief eurozone economist at Capital Economics, told AFP that the ECB would want to stress that they were "not panicking".

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"It has been a very cold and damp winter, they were panicking any way - hopefully the spring kicks in now and the weather gets a bit warmer," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

He opens his eyes when he feels me panicking.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King