panic-stricken
adjective /ˈpænɪk strɪkən/
/ˈpænɪk strɪkən/
- extremely anxious about something, in a way that prevents you from thinking clearly synonym hysterical
- He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
- Jack caught a glimpse of her panic-stricken face.
Extra Examples- Her panic-stricken mother phoned the police.
- I was so panic-stricken that I could hardly speak.