Panic

Panic is an instance, outbreak, or period of such fear.[1] Panic could be a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals. The following sentence is of the nature of, caused by, or indicating panic: A wave of panic selling shook the stock market.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Panic, Dictionary.com, The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Accessed December 28, 2010.

## See also[edit]

* Terror
* Alarm