panic attack
noun
an intense attack of anxiety characterized by feelings of impending doom and trembling, sweating, pounding heart, and other physical symptoms.
panic attacks
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pluralof panic attack.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I have had panic attacks before, I know what that feels like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
But Adeyemi describes suffering somatic pain and panic attacks, alleging she is still being antagonized behind the scenes.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
He also said patients had been traumatised, with some experiencing panic attacks.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
For months after his parents left, he suffered panic attacks in grocery stores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve witnessed him have so many panic attacks that I can spot them before they fully form.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
