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panic state

[ˈpænɪk steɪt]
nounpl: panic states
estado de pânico
1. A condition of extreme fear or anxiety in which a person loses rational control and may act irrationally
The crowd entered a panic state when the fire alarm went off.
A multidão entrou em estado de pânico quando o alarme de incêndio soou.
2. A psychological or physiological state characterized by sudden intense fear and accompanying physical symptoms
She experienced a panic state before her job interview.
Ela experimentou um estado de pânico antes da entrevista de emprego.
NYC Slang
freaking out
Synonyms
panic attackstate of panicfrenzyhysteriaanxiety attackacute anxiety
Antonyms
calmcomposuretranquilitypeace of mindserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado de pânico
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
desespero
informal, emphasizes desperation
São Paulo
estado de pânico
formal and general usage
Portugal
estado de pânico
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a panic
hit the panic button
lose one's nerve
go into a tailspin
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