panic-stricken
adjective/ˈpænɪk strɪkən/
/ˈpænɪk strɪkən/
- extremely anxious about something, in a way that prevents you from thinking clearly synonym hysterical
- He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
- Jack caught a glimpse of her panic-stricken face.
Extra Examples- Her panic-stricken mother phoned the police.
- I was so panic-stricken that I could hardly speak.
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