leave sb distraught

Frequency: 6.75.1 per million words

To cause someone to become very upset.

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Examples (10)

  • His mother's death left him utterly distraught.
  • The news of her best friend's betrayal left her completely distraught.
  • Losing his life savings in the market crash left the old man distraught.
  • The unexplained disappearance of their child left the parents distraught.
  • Such a sudden departure would surely leave his family distraught.
  • The constant uncertainty about his job security leaves him distraught.
  • The shocking court verdict left the victim's family distraught.
  • The sudden loss of their beloved pet left the children distraught for weeks.
  • Being unfairly dismissed from the company left the dedicated employee distraught.
  • The sight of their ruined home after the fire left the family distraught.