PSYCHED (OUT) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

psyched (out)

verb

past tense of psych (out)

as in scared

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Midland Democrat Kathleen Curell worries some of those persuadable voters may be scared off by some of El-Sayed's positions.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The size of this verdict scared Meta into recently settling a similar case brought by 47 other states for a total that could reach $18 billion.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of scared

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Looking back on taking over a character so closely associated with Parton, Hilty once admitted that the prospect of playing Doralee with Parton watching initially terrified her.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Jaylen Edgar, the teenager tried for the 2024 Halloween mass shooting in downtown Orlando that killed two, injured several others and terrified thousands, was found guilty of all charges Monday.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrified

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The former Dutch springboard diving champion is not easily intimidated by such tests.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
On that last point, workers reported numerous incidents in which the union, the Sindicato Unido de Trabajadores, intimidated or threatened workers for criticizing the company, speaking with outsiders, or participating in meetings with other workers.

— Charity Ryerson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of intimidated

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For decades, Blythe Street gang terrorized Panorama City despite injunctions, beautification projects and millions in investment.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Once inside, Ibarra and his friends terrorized the woman and an unidentified person, holding them at gunpoint and knifepoint, per the report.

— Logan Smith, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrorized

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Bright notes of lemon, sweet orange, and bergamot are softened by lavender and verbena, giving the citrus opening a more rounded, aromatic quality.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The steak was crisp and deeply browned on the outside, with a tender, savory center underneath, and the blanket of brown gravy softened the crunchy crust and added a rich, salty flavor without overpowering the meat.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of softened

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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

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