°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."
verb
°To run away in a panic; said of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.
°To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals.