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Panicked Definition & Meaning

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

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What does panicked mean?
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic- stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
What part of speech is panicked?
Panicked is an adjective.

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