adjective
- Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.
- usage: "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
- synonyms: panicky, panicked, panic-struck, terrified, frightened
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