panic-stricken Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
    panicked; panicky; terrified; frightened; panic-struck.
    • became panicky as the snow deepened
    • felt panicked before each exam
    • trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd
    • the terrified horse bolted

WordNet


Pan"ic-strick`en, Pan"ic-struck` adjective (Also<
  • Panic-stricken
  • Panic-struck
)
Definitions
  1. Struck with a panic, or sudden fear. Burke.

Webster 1913