Antonyms for panicked

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pan-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn ɪk

Definition of panicked

Origin : "mass terror," 1708, from earlier adjective (c.1600, modifying fear, terror, etc.), from French panique (15c.), from Greek panikon, literally "pertaining to Pan," the god of woods and fields, who was the source of mysterious sounds that caused contagious, groundless fear in herds and crowds, or in people in lonely spots.
In the sense of "panic, fright" the Greek word is short for panikon deima "panic fright," from neuter of Panikos "of Pan." Meaning "widespread apprehension about financial matters" is first recorded 1757. Panic button in figurative sense is first recorded 1955, the literal sense apparently is from parachuting. Panic attack attested by 1970.

verb become, make afraid or distressed

Example sentences :

The warriors in the square—what was left of them—had panicked.
Extract from : « Despoilers of the Golden Empire » by Gordon Randall Garrett

For a panicked instant he wanted to rip the helmet off his head.
Extract from : « The Next Logical Step » by Benjamin William Bova

Panicked by the sight of them, he whipped out his pistol and fired.
Extract from : « The Sex Life of the Gods » by Michael Knerr

"I'm very glad you panicked, since it sent you straight into our arms," said Norah.
Extract from : « Back To Billabong » by Mary Grant Bruce

After she had shot her own brother, she might have panicked, but she didn't.
Extract from : « The Eyes Have It » by Gordon Randall Garrett

They were running or walking, white-faced and silent or shouting and panicked.
Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow

Yes; and when the sirens went by he had a panicked look on his face, and he ducked in.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Spearman altered the course of the glide, dropping after one more group of panicked boats but heading south.
Extract from : « West Of The Sun » by Edgar Pangborn

They panicked, bought flimsy useless contraptions to guard themselves from the fire.
Extract from : « The Jewels of Aptor » by Samuel R. Delany

Just thirty days now, since the scout ship Leo's discovery and the panicked dash for home with the warning.
Extract from : « Alien Offer » by Al Sevcik

Synonyms for panicked

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