panic

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈpænɪk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.

2 Definition

Rapid reduction in asset prices due to broad efforts to raise cash in anticipation of continuing decline in asset prices.

3 Definition

A kernel panic or system crash.

4 Definition

A plant of the genus Panicum.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To feel overwhelming fear.

2 Definition

To cause somebody to panic.

3 Definition

(by extension) To crash.

4 Definition

(by extension) To cause the system to crash.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to the god Pan.

2 Definition

Of fear, fright etc: sudden or overwhelming (attributed by the ancient Greeks to the influence of Pan).