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Definition of moral panic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
societal fearTECH. widespread fear that some evil threatens society's well-beingTECH.
- The news about the drug caused a moral panic in the community..
- The film sparked a moral panic among parents.
- Social media can easily create a moral panic.
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Expressions with moral
the inner strength to face difficulties
His moral fiber helped him overcome the challenges.
state of lacking moral principles or ethics
The company's actions showed moral bankruptcy.
inner strength to do what is right
She showed great moral fibre in standing up for her beliefs.
situation where protection from risk encourages risky behavior
Insurance can create a moral hazard for drivers.
find a lesson about right and wrong from something
After reading the story, we draw a moral from it.
the lesson learned from a story or event
The moral of the story is to always be honest.
position of ethical superiority over others
She claimed the moral high ground in the debate.
cause emotional or psychological harm
The scandal dealt a moral blow to the politician's reputation.
position seen as unethical or lacking moral principles
He took the moral low ground in the debate.
set of rules guiding ethical behavior
The community follows a strict moral code.
strength to do what is right even when afraid
She showed moral courage by speaking out against injustice.
responsibility according to societal norms
It's a moral duty to respect others' rights.
message about right and wrong behavior
The story has a moral lesson about honesty.
fundamental belief about right and wrong
Honesty is a key moral principle in many cultures.
emotional encouragement given without physical help
She offered moral support during his exams.
quality of being respected for ethical integrity
The leader's moral authority was unquestionable.
loss of good values or right behavior in people or society
Many worry about the moral decay in modern society.
person or thing showing what is right and good
She is a moral beacon in our community.
person's ability to judge what is right and wrong
Her strong moral compass guided her decisions.
owed responsibility based on shared values or guiding principles
She felt a moral obligation to help her elderly neighbors.
innate ability to distinguish right from wrong
Her moral sense guided her decisions in difficult situations.
success based on moral or ethical strength despite actual defeat
Despite losing the match, the team considered it a moral victory for their fair play..
show others how to act in a good way
She tried to give a moral lead during the crisis.
person who strongly fights for moral values or reforms
The moral crusader spoke out against corruption in government.
Expressions with panic
button pressed in emergency to summon help
She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke..
signal to begin emergency procedures
The captain called panic stations as the ship began to sink..
widespread fear about satanic ritual abuse
The 1980s saw a satanic panic in many communities.
sell investments quickly due to fear
Investors often panic sell during market crashes.
act quickly because of sudden fear or emergency
Don't press the panic button just because you lost your keys.
react with sudden fear or alarm
When the fire alarm went off, everyone hit the panic button.
react to a situation with fear or urgency
When the fire alarm rang, everyone pushed the panic button.
cause sudden fear or anxiety in someone
The fire alarm threw the students into a panic.
overwhelmed by sudden fear or anxiety
She was in a panic before the exam.
most importantly, do not panic in any situation
Above all, don't panic during the emergency.
feeling or showing extreme fear or worry suddenly
The students were in panic mode before the big test.
buy large quantities due to fear of shortage
People often panic-buy essentials during natural disasters.
sudden intense fear with physical symptoms
She experienced a panic attack during the meeting.
person buying excessively due to fear of shortage
During the storm, panic buyers emptied the shelves.
secure room in a building designed to keep occupants safe during emergencies
During the break-in, the family hid in the panic room until help arrived..
buying large amounts of goods quickly because of fear or rumors
Panic buying emptied the shelves at the supermarket.
feeling or behaving in a wild way from extreme fear
She looked panic-stricken when she heard the loud noise.
person who incites panic in others
The panic-monger exaggerated the risks to create chaos.
gathering organized in response to a sudden crisis
They held a panic party to discuss the emergency plan.
person selling investments due to fear
During the crash, many panic sellers flooded the market.
bolt that can be quickly released in emergencies
The fire exit is secured with a panic bolt.
anxiety disorder with severe recurring panic attacks
She was diagnosed with panic disorder last year.
anxiety affecting aim in archery or shooting sports
He struggled with target panic during the archery competition.
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- French:panique morale, ...
- German:moralische Panik, ...
- Italian:panico morale, ...
- Spanish:pánico moral, ...
- Portuguese:pânico moral, ...
- Chinese:道德恐慌, ...
- Japanese:モラルパニック, ...
- Arabic:ذَعْر أَخْلَاقِي, ...
- Hebrew:פָּאנִיקָה מוּסָרִית, ...
- Russian:моральная паника, ...
- Ukrainian:моральна паніка, ...
- Hindi:नैतिक आतंक, ...
- Bengali:নৈতিক আতঙ্ক, ...
- Catalan:pànic moral, ...
- Czech:morální panika, ...
- Danish:moralsk panik, ...
- Dutch:morele paniek, ...
- Greek:ηθικός πανικός, ...
- Hungarian:morális pánik, ...
- Khmer:ភាពភ័យខ្លាចខាងសីលធម៌, ...
- Korean:도덕적 공황, ...
- Persian:هراس اخلاقی, ...
- Polish:panika moralna, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pânico moral, ...
- Romanian:panică morală, ...
- Swedish:moralisk panik, ...
- Thai:ความตื่นตระหนกทางศีลธรรม, ...
- Turkish:ahlaki panik, ...
- Vietnamese:hoảng loạn đạo đức, ...
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