panicked

The word “panicked” has 2 syllables: pan-icked.

It's pronounced as /ˈpænɪkt/.


What is synonym and antonym for panicked?

In the thesaurus, “panicked” has 25 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for panicked along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for panicked

  • afraid
  • aghast
  • agitated
  • alarmed
  • anxious
  • apprehensive
  • disconcerted
  • disquieted
  • disturbed
  • fearful
  • frightened
  • horrified
  • hysteric
  • jittery
  • jumpy
  • nervous
  • panic-stricken
  • panicky
  • perturbed
  • scared
  • spooked
  • startled
  • terrified
  • upset
  • worried

Antonyms for panicked

  • adventuresome
  • adventurous
  • assured
  • audacious
  • bold
  • brave
  • collected
  • comforted
  • composed
  • confident
  • cool
  • courageous
  • daredevil
  • daring
  • dashing
  • gutsy
  • happy
  • hardy
  • heroic
  • intrepid
  • plucky
  • reassured
  • sanguine
  • spirited
  • spunky
  • sure
  • unafraid
  • unperturbed
  • valiant
  • venturesome

Meanings of panicked

  • verb
    1. To feel overwhelming fear.
    2. To cause somebody to panic.
    3. (by extension) To crash.
    4. (by extension) To cause the system to crash.
  • adjective
    1. Experiencing or in a state of panic.

Example Sentences

  • When the fire alarm sounded, people panicked and rushed towards the exits.
  • She panicked when she realized she had left her phone in the taxi.
  • The students panicked as they struggled to finish the exam before the time ran out.
  • The passengers panicked when they felt turbulence during the flight.
  • Despite his efforts to remain calm, he panicked when he couldn't find his keys.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panicked, such as: adventuresome, adventurous, afraid, aghast, agitated, alarmed, anxious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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panic-stricken

panicky

  • afraid
  • aghast
  • agitated
  • alarmed
  • anxious
  • apprehensive
  • discouraged
  • disquieted
  • distressed
  • disturbed
  • fearful
  • frightened
  • horrified
  • hysteric
  • intimidated
  • jittery
  • jumpy
  • nervous
  • panic-stricken
  • panicked
  • perplexed
  • perturbed
  • scared
  • shocked
  • spooked
  • startled
  • terrified
  • timid
  • upset
  • worried

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