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.
have been panicking
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present perfect progressiveof panic.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"Since the attacks started, there's a lot of panic. And even our families have been panicking," said Pereira.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
