Panic and Upset

Panic

Panic verb - To strike with fear.
Usage example: for some reason, the herd of feeding animals at the zoo panicked him

Upset and panic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead the word "Panic" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: panicky

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Panic and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Panic" instead the word "Upset" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: upsetting

How words are described

complete complete panic complete upset
original original panic original upset
initial initial panic initial upset
real real panic real upset
Other adjectives: massive, large, extreme, little, absolute, famous, major.

Common collocations

time panic time upset time
bit panic bit upset bit
game panic game upset game
car panic car upset car

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Kids She doesn't cry, panic or get upset, but seems more confused than anything else.
    Source: Film / Kids
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