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Panicking (noun) means the state of being overwhelmed by sudden fear. Example: “His panicking only made the situation more chaotic.”

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The state of being overwhelmed by sudden fear.
"His panicking only made the situation more chaotic."

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of losing your composure out of sudden fear.

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What does “panicking” mean?
The word “panicking” means the state of being overwhelmed by sudden fear. In plain terms, the ongoing act of losing your composure out of sudden fear.
How do you use “panicking” in a sentence?
Here is “panicking” used in a sentence: “His panicking only made the situation more chaotic.”
What part of speech is “panicking”?
“Panicking” is a noun.
Is “panicking” a common word?
“Panicking” is an uncommon word in modern English.