What is "panics"

Usage examples of "panics".

There were crashes and panics and strikes and famines as pre-jaunte industries failed.

Scottish Covenanters down as far as Newcastle, Catholics rebelling in Ulster, sudden panics in London—gentlemen on the street whipping out their rapiers for little or no reason.

I have lived through London’s diverse riots and panics, plagues and Gunpowder Plots.

This led to his tromping over numerous roof-tops, setting off great commotions and panics among many garret-dwellers who lived in fear of raids.

Once Himmelstoss panics until Paul shouts sense into him and he plunges back into battle.

He is briefly separated from them in the dark trenches and panics until their distant voices steady him.

One day Himmelstoss panics and Paul shouts at him until he can grasp an order and regain his wits.

He keeps the first cut shallow, enough to let her know what’s going to happen, so he can see the look in her eyes when she panics, but the cut shouldn’t be so bad that it slows down the chase.