Meaning & use
panicked
Overcome by sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety that makes clear thinking difficult.
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The panicked crowd rushed toward the exits when the fire alarm sounded.
In a panicked voice, she called for help when the power went out during the storm.
A note on using this word
Panicked is the adjective and past-tense verb form of 'panic'; it describes both a person's state and their resulting actions.
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