panicked

/ˈpænɪktɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of panic, to be filled with or dominated by sudden, intense fear or anxiety

“As the news of the fire broke, the crowd panicked.”

2. verb (past participle)

past participle of panic, to be filled with or dominated by sudden, intense fear or anxiety

“The passengers were panicked by the loud noise.”

3. adjective

past tense of panic, showing sudden, intense fear or anxiety

“The panicked look on her face made me nervous.”

4. noun

a state of sudden, intense fear or anxiety

“The panic that gripped the crowd was terrifying.”

Synonyms

  • alarmed
  • frightened
  • terrified

Antonyms

  • calm
  • unfazed