{ , a. Struck with a panic, or sudden fear; thrown into a state of intense fear; as, trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd. Burke. Syn. -- panicky, petrified, terrified, frightened. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation, Syn. panic-stricken, terrified, frightened, panicked, panic-struck, Example:became panicky as the snow deepened; felt panicked before each exam; trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd; the terrified horse bolted