"Widespread panic" refers to a situation where many people experience intense fear or anxiety all at the same time.
Sentences with «widespread panic»
That, of course, didn't stop the media - wave from expressing doubts about the situation, causing widespread panic as many began to believe it was possibly a hacking situation. (cryptotimes.news)
When everyone's fish started dying, there was widespread panic in the commercial and hobby communities. (petbusiness.com)
The agents continue to carry out their investigation in an undercover manner to avoid widespread panic among the public. (parentpreviews.com)