panic stricken
/ˈpænɪk ˌstrɪkən/
adjective
- Extremely frightened or anxious, unable to think or act calmly.
- The panic-stricken crowd rushed for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
- The panic-stricken deer froze in the middle of the road as the car approached.
- She was panic-stricken when she realized she had lost her passport in the airport.