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PANIC-STRICKEN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does panic-stricken mean?
• PANIC-STRICKEN (adjective)
The adjective PANIC-STRICKEN has 1 sense:
1. thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
Familiarity information: PANIC-STRICKEN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
Synonyms:
frightened; panic-stricken; panic-struck; panicked; panicky; terrified
Context example:
the terrified horse bolted
Similar:
afraid (filled with fear or apprehension)
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