spread panic

Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words

to cause panic to affect more people

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Examples (10)

  • The false rumors began to spread panic among the local residents.
  • The news of the bank's collapse spread panic through the financial markets.
  • A sudden fire alarm in the theater spread panic across the crowded hall.
  • Terrorists aim to spread panic and uncertainty throughout the nation.
  • The rapid increase in infection rates spread panic in many major cities.
  • Government officials are trying to avoid making statements that might spread panic.
  • The sight of the approaching tsunami spread panic through the coastal village.
  • Social media can unfortunately spread panic much faster than the truth.
  • The mysterious disappearance of several children spread panic in the neighborhood.
  • He was accused of trying to spread panic by shouting about a non-existent bomb.