panicked

pan·ic  (pnk)

n.

1. A sudden, overpowering terror, often affecting many people at once. See Synonyms at fear.

2. A sudden widespread alarm concerning finances, often resulting in a rush to sell property: a stock-market panic.

3. Slang One that is uproariously funny.

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or resulting from sudden, overwhelming terror: panic flight.

2. Of or resulting from a financial panic: panic selling of securities.

3. often Panic Mythology Of or relating to Pan.

tr. & intr.v. pan·icked, pan·ick·ing, pan·ics

To affect or be affected with panic. See Synonyms at frighten.

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[From French panique, terrified, from Greek Pnikos, of Pan (a source of terror, as in flocks or herds), groundless (used of fear), from Pn, Pan; see Pan.]

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panick·y adj.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

panicked - thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted" panic-stricken, panic-struck, panicky, terrified, frightened afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"