anxiety attack
noun
a sudden, intense feeling or episode of anxiety, typically accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate; a less acute panic attack.
anxiety attacks
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pluralof anxiety attack.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Emergency services said they received more than 500 calls reporting cracks, falling debris and other earthquake-related incidents, including a dozen requests for medical assistance, mostly for anxiety attacks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I had kind of a mental health breakdown,” Tyson said, describing sleep deprivation so severe she felt drunk and anxiety attacks that left her gasping for air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Just two years ago, Munn was recuperating from months of anxiety attacks that followed Malcolm’s birth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
She said she was recently hospitalized after a series of panic and anxiety attacks brought on from stress.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
After all those tumultuous months, filled with turbulent thoughts, anxiety attacks, and headaches, it was finally settled.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
