panic
noun
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.
am panicking
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present progressiveof panic (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I am panicking, and my mom is very nervous,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022
“S.N.L.” can be a stressful environment, and I am panicking constantly, but I guess I keep it pretty internal.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2016
He told me today that he feels ready to introduce me to the kids, and I am panicking.
From Slate
