PSYCHED (OUT) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

psyched (out)

verb

past tense of psych (out)

as in scared

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Aramayo is candid about the fear, as well as the script that scared him.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
That’s a $69,000 per-screen average — a far cry from La La Land ($176K) or even Anora ($91K), but in line with the likes of Poor Things and I, Tonya, showing that the streamers’ imprimatur hasn’t scared off theatrical audiences.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scared

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Parents were taught to respond supportively while stepping back from rescuing their child from what frightened them.

— Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Hamabe said Nagatani had barely left toddlerhood during the first shoot and was easily frightened by the many adults on set.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of frightened

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An unexplained light show over France And how better to kick off our Halloween skywatching tales than with a retelling of the strange event that terrified my entire family during a trip to France, two decades ago.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
No wonder Dad had been terrified of making a mistake, of relaxing or trusting others enough to let his guard down.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrified

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It’s been a while since Gizelle has been forced to withstand a sustained attack from someone who isn’t easily intimidated by her social standing.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Glass admitted that as a young producer, he was intimidated by Adams and his quiet confidence.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of intimidated

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Just two hours from Florida’s coast, the city is terrorized by frequent gang kidnappings, rape and arson, all broadcast on social media.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Wisconsin tallied just eight total yards in the first quarter, as the Trojans swarmed the line of scrimmage and terrorized Joseph in the pocket.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrorized

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