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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Panic

Hi.
Is it that if you feel panic, you come unglued mentally?

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"come unglued mentally" sounds more wide-ranging and drastic. "feel panic" refers to a specific emotion. It is possible, though, that severe or pathological panic could be associated with someone coming "unglued mentally".

  • "come unglued mentally" sounds more wide-ranging and drastic.
  • "feel panic" refers to a specific emotion.
  • It is possible, though, that severe or pathological panic could be associated with someone coming "unglued mentally".
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"come unglued mentally" sounds more wide-ranging and drastic. "feel panic" refers to a specific emotion. It is possible, though, that severe or pathological panic could be associated with someone coming "unglued mentally".
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How does feel panic compare to being feared then?
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Do you mean how does it compare to being afraid?

("being feared" would mean that other people are afraid of you.)
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"panic" is more acute.

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