Confidence
Panic
Panic noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Usage example: the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic
Confidence is an antonym for panic in topics: sudden drop in value in financial markets, extreme fright.
Nearby Word: panicky
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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The number of civilian survivors determines whether the terror attack will inflict mass panic in the country and its neighbors (possibly causing it to surrender to the aliens) or instead completely backfire and bolster confidence in XCOM's ability to protect humanity.
Source: One-Hit-Point Wonder - When Applejack finds out that the miracle tonic that Granny Smith bought from them was a fake, they don't even panic, cunningly convincing her not to reveal their secret as it would ruin the newfound confidence and happiness that Granny Smith has gained.
Source: Xanatos Speed Chess
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