anxiety attack

American  

[ang-zahy-i-tee-uh-tak] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti əˌtæk /

noun

plural

anxiety attacks

1. a sudden, intense feeling or episode of anxiety, typically accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate; a less acute panic attack.

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Example Sentences

It seems obvious if not indisputable that people in the throes of a major depressive episode or anxiety attack are less likely to vote.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2025

Responding via Instagram, Ariana Grande said she was "disheartened" to see the comments and claimed she'd left the event early because she "had an anxiety attack".

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

Lucy Yu wasn’t sure if she had smoke in her lungs or was having an anxiety attack.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2024

He was diagnosed with a severe anxiety attack, according to the attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

I struggle to force my anxiety attack away.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman