psyched (out)

verb

past tense of psych (out)
as in scared

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  1. scared
  2. frightened
  3. terrified
  4. intimidated
  5. terrorized
  6. softened
  7. tired
Verb
  • Durkin went 21-for-22 from less than 50 yards out, for those scared by Trey Smack’s 30-yard misses.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The devastation scared off tourists, despite many other parts of Los Angeles' West Side remaining open.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of scared
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  • The aggressive approach deeply disrupted and frightened the participants.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If your child is frightened of needles, another option is nasal spray.
    — Eva Flowe August 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of frightened
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  • Video shows the moment terrified people ran for cover as the shots rang out.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Family members on the ground waiting for their kids to get off the ride were terrified as well, the girls said.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrified
Verb
  • But there’s plenty of evidence that many Iranian women are not intimidated by official campaigns.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • So don’t be intimidated by ingredient lists or recipes that look a little bit long.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidated
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  • Surveillance footage captured the brief window of time when a masked man wearing a creepy Chucky-style Halloween mask terrorized multiple people in downtown Philadelphia.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Gabby Williams, a former Chicago draft pick and standout, terrorized her onetime team to the tune of 13 points and three steals.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrorized
Verb
  • Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Add the sweet peppers and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of softened
Verb
  • Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of tired
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“Psyched (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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