Definition of Panicked

1. Adjective. Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation. "The terrified horse bolted"

Exact synonyms: Frightened, Panic-stricken, Panic-struck, Panicky, Terrified
Similar to: Afraid
Derivative terms: Panic

Definition of Panicked

1. Verb. (past of panic) ¹

2. Adjective. Experiencing or in a state of panic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Panicked

1. panic [v] - See also: panic

Lexicographical Neighbors of Panicked

panhysterectomy
panic
panic-stricken
panic-struck
panic attack
panic buying
panic disorder
panic rev
panic room
panic snap
panically
panick
panicked (current term)
panicker
panickers
panickier
panickiest
panickily
panicking
panickingly
panicks
panicky
panicle
panicled
panicled aster
panicles
panicless

Literary usage of Panicked

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Cats in a Chowder by Fred J Schneider (2006)
"Psychotic housewives read the news and panicked, scurrying to the mall to buy kerosene heaters. They battened down through the holidays snug in their ..."

2. Making the Most of Small Groups: Differentiation for All by Debbie Diller (2007)
"Jeremy felt panicked, or really nervous, when his enemy ate the Enemy Pie ... Kids repeat the new word, panicked. Explain its meaning and give afew quick ..."

3. Hackoff.com: An Historic Murder Mystery Set in the Internet Bubble and Rubble by Tom Evslin (2006)
"I guess I panicked. I ran out of the room. I ran to the ladies room. I threw up. ... I panicked. I went home. I get home and I take off my clothes. ..."

4. From a Previous Century by , umashankar (2007)
"2nd Voice Should not have panicked When in 3rd Voice Darkness I stubbed my toe 1st Voice Against something Hard ..."

5. Towards Asia's Sustainable Development: The Role of Social Protection by Oecd (2002)
"This group, moreover, found that poorly designed and panicked assistance could weaken the adaptive mechanisms of communities and create a beggar mentality. ..."

6. You Can Choose to Be Happy: "Rise Above" Anxiety, Anger, and Depression by Tom G. Stevens (1998)
"She panicked, "He must be having a heart attack, will he die? ... Marge panicked because she didn't know how to cope with this vital episode. ..."

7. Ascension Or Never-Ever Land!: Blue Beam Flight School by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"... now, ignorant and foolish and panicked, he did as ignorant and foolish men do when panicked--he struck out against all that lived, bringing war and ..."

8. Usurpers of Freedom in Conspiracy by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"As gold moved toward $800 per ounce, they were panicked and had lost interest in gold. ... He and his wife were panicked. His wife still did not understand. ..."

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