leave sb distraught
Frequency: 6.75.1 per million words
To cause someone to become very upset.
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- 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.