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fear vs panic

panic vs fear

fear and panic both are nouns.

fear and panic both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fear Yes No Yes No
panic Yes No Yes No
As nouns, panic is a hyponym of fear; that is, panic is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fear:
  • fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  • panic: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
As verbs, panic is a hyponym of fear; that is, panic is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fear:
  • fear: be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
  • panic: be overcome by a sudden fear
fear (noun) panic (noun)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
an anxious feeling sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear (verb) panic (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of be overcome by a sudden fear
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
be uneasy or apprehensive about
Difference between fear and panic

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