create panic
cause panic
spread panic

"They are trying to cause panic during an election period."

The panic caused by 11 September 2001 has still not died down.

What could have happened to cause such panic and despair?

We decided it would cause too much panic and disorder.

A paper bag lying in a street can cause panic.

They won't want to admit what's going on because that'll cause a panic.

Which is enough to cause panic among church authorities and the highest level of Government officials.

If he'd gotten to the public with what the two of you know, it could have caused a panic.

"It sounds more like some person or group trying to cause panic and turmoil."

She wanted to scream, but realized that might cause a panic.