1
jarred
1
jerked
1
jittery(adjective, frightened)
1
make afraid(adjective, shy, scare, awe)
1
mousy(adjective, upset, anxious, worried, fearful)
1
numb(adjective, upset, anxious, worried, fearful)
1
originated
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overcome(beat, confused, dazed, amazed, astonished)
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panic-stricken
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parted
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pavid(adjective, shy, scare, awe)
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perplexed
1
perturbed
1
pushing the panic button(expression, adjective, idiom, upset, anxious)
1
puzzled(beat, confused, amazed, astonished, astounded)
1
rabbity(adjective, upset, anxious, worried, fearful)
1
rattled(adjective, frightened)
1
run scared
1
scarey(adjective, shy, scare, awe)
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signaled(verb, alarmed)
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