[intransitive, transitive] (-ck-) to be in a state of panic; to make sb be in this state使恐慌；使惊慌◆The market was panicking.市场令人恐慌。◆The group's move has panicked its competitors.这个集团的举措引起竞争者的恐慌。◆Panicked investors are withdrawing their money.惊恐万状的投资者正撤走资金。