panic-stricken

American  

[pan-ik-strik-uhn] / ˈpæn ɪkˌstrɪk ən /

Also panic-struck

adjective

1. overcome with, characterized by, or resulting from fear, panic, or the like.

   panic-stricken parents looking for their child; a panic-stricken phone call.

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panic-stricken British  

adjective

1. affected by panic

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Etymology

Origin of panic-stricken

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

But the great Dutchman has also struggled badly, as proved by his panic-stricken handball that gave away a penalty in the heavy Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.

From BBC

“Are you panic-stricken? Are your eyes wide? Do you look furtive?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I heard this panic-stricken shout that caught my attention and then the tree came down.”

From BBC

Prosecutors argued that this left his poorly trained, panic-stricken crew effectively useless amid the fire, which possibly originated in a trash can some time after 2:35 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Anthony Joshua was blissfully unaware of the drowsy steward slumped next to the railings in the Kingdom Arena, or the panic-stricken British reporter worrying if he would make his flight in less than five hours.

From BBC