become distraught

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

To enter a state of being very upset.

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Examples (10)

  • When she heard the news of the accident, she became completely distraught.
  • The parents became distraught when their child went missing in the crowded park.
  • He is starting to become distraught as he waits for the test results.
  • Anyone would become distraught after losing their home in a fire.
  • She tried to stay calm, but slowly became distraught as the hours passed without any news.
  • If he finds out his project was rejected, he will become distraught.
  • The witness became so distraught on the stand that she couldn't continue her testimony.
  • I've never seen someone become so distraught over a lost pet.
  • He became distraught at the thought of never seeing his family again.
  • The fear of becoming distraught can sometimes be worse than the bad news itself.