Stampede

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic. She and her husband would join in the general stampede. W. Black.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To run away in a panic; -- said droves of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.