Panic-stricken

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪk- ˈstɹɪkən/

Panic-stricken (adjective)

  1. Feeling very scared and unable to think clearly because of fear.

Examples

  • The crowd became panic-stricken during the emergency, causing chaos.
  • She was panic-stricken when she heard the loud noise.

Common collocations: panic-stricken crowd, panic-stricken response

Synonyms of Panic-stricken

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Antonyms of Panic-stricken

  • — Opposite of being panic-stricken; denotes tranquility.
  • — Indicates self-control in stressful situations.