No. 985 in Tamil
பதற
To panic or be startled.
In a sentence
அவள் மின்னலில் பதறி ஓடினான்.
She panicked and ran because of the lightning.
Here, 'பதறி' depicts a sudden panic or fright.
செய்தியை கேட்டு அவன் பதறிப் பதறிப் பேசினான்.
He stammered in panic upon hearing the news.
In this context, 'பதறிப்' conveys a state of being overwhelmed and agitated.
பதற்றமான சூழ்நிலையில் அவள் அமைதி சேர்ந்தாள்.
In a tense situation, she found calm.
Although used in a derived form, 'பதற்றமான' relates to the feeling of being tense or flustered.
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