helpless with

Frequency: 5.52.8 per million words

overcome by a strong emotion, such as laughter or anger

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Examples (10)

  • She was helpless with anger after hearing the unfair decision.
  • The entire class was helpless with laughter at the teacher's joke.
  • He stood shaking, helpless with rage over the betrayal.
  • We were absolutely helpless with giggles during the silent movie.
  • The poor mother was helpless with grief at the funeral.
  • I found myself helpless with mirth watching the kittens play.
  • The child was helpless with terror as the storm raged outside.
  • She looked at him, helpless with confusion and unable to speak.
  • He was rendered helpless with pain from the sudden injury.
  • They collapsed on the floor, helpless with exhaustion.