panic

panico

Paura improvvisa e molto forte che rende difficile pensare o agire con calma.

In inglese semplice: Sudden, very strong fear that makes it difficult to think or act calmly.

• I felt a sudden panic.
• The fire alarm caused panic in the crowd.
• She searched for her missing child in a panic.

Come si usa: in a panic (He left the building in a panic.)

Sinonimi: terror, fright

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: in a panic, panic attack, cause panic, widespread panic

farsi prendere dal panico, spaventare

Provare o provocare una paura improvvisa e intensa che impedisce di pensare chiaramente.

In inglese semplice: To feel, or make someone feel, sudden strong fear that stops clear thinking.

• Don't panic; we are safe.
• I panicked when I lost my phone.
• The sudden noise panicked the horses.

Come si usa: panic about/over something (He is panicking about tomorrow's exam.); panic someone into doing something (The warning panicked them into selling their shares.)

Sinonimi: freak out, terrify

Contrari: calm down

Espressioni comuni: panic about something, panic over something, panic someone