panic grips sb

Examples (10)

• A sudden panic gripped her as the elevator stopped between floors.
• I felt panic grip me when I couldn't see my child in the crowd.
• As the deadline approached, a cold panic gripped the entire team.
• Don't allow panic to grip you if you get lost in the forest.
• A blind panic gripped the passengers when the smoke appeared.
• He felt a momentary panic grip his heart as he looked at the bill.
• She felt panic gripping her as she realized her passport was missing.
• Total panic gripped him during his first major public speech.
• A wave of panic gripped the city following the emergency announcement.
• Just as he was about to jump into the water, panic gripped him and he froze.