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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Actors dot the lobby, doing vocal warm-ups between mini panic attacks and greeting old friends from past shows.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
In the school year ended in May 2026, the district recorded 1,000 more visits to the nurse’s office when compared with the year prior—driven by panic attacks and heart palpitations, telltale signs of caffeine overconsumption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
I have had panic attacks before, I know what that feels like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Before long, the panic attacks became so bad, I could hardly drive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
I’ve even had two panic attacks, but those are…awful.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
