Panicked and Startled

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Panicked adjective - Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.

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Startled and panicked are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Panicked" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: panicky, panicking

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

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Panicked and startled are semantically related. You can use "Panicked" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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