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panic-struck

/ˈpæn.ɪk ˌstrʌkt/

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adjective

formalcommonobsolete/ˈpæn.ɪk ˌstrʌkt/

An old-fashioned adjective meaning suddenly and severely affected by panic or fear. Now rarely used, with 'panic-stricken' being the modern equivalent.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее внезапно и сильно охваченный паникой или страхом. Сейчас используется редко, современный эквивалент — 'panic-stricken'.
  1. Overcome by sudden fear C1 formal

    Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation, often causing irrational behavior.

    • The crowd became panic-struck when the fire alarm sounded.
    • She was panic-struck upon realizing she had lost her passport.
    • The panic-struck passengers rushed for the exits.

    🇷🇺Охваченный паникой

    Synonyms: aflutteralarmedappalledfrightenedhorrifiedpanickedscaredterror-strickenterror-struck

    Antonyms: boldbravecalmcollectedcomposedfearlesssereneunafraid

  • more panic-struck comparative form
  • most panic-struck superlative form