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panic state
[ˈpænɪk steɪt]
noun
pl: 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 attack
state of panic
frenzy
hysteria
anxiety attack
acute anxiety
Antonyms
calm
composure
tranquility
peace of mind
serenity
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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