flee in panic

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To run away suddenly due to overwhelming fear.

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Examples (10)

  • The children fled in panic as the hay caught fire.
  • Residents fled in panic when the earthquake struck the city.
  • The crowd fled in panic after hearing the explosion.
  • Shoppers fled in panic from the burning mall.
  • Students fled in panic during the fire drill.
  • People fled in panic as the building began to collapse.
  • Villagers fled in panic when the flood waters rose rapidly.
  • Passengers fled in panic from the derailed train.
  • The audience fled in panic when smoke filled the theater.
  • Workers fled in panic as the chemical leak spread.