Overpowering fright

I believe the answer is:

panic

(Other definitions for panic that I've seen before include "Great consternation" , "Mass fear" , "displaying great fear" , "Contagious fear" , "Lose one's nerve" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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