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panic-stricken

/ˌˈpænɪk ˌˈstrɪkən/

Definitions of panic-stricken
  1. adjective
    thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
    “trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd”
    synonyms: frightened, panic-struck, panicked, panicky, terrified
    afraid
    filled with fear or apprehension
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