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overwrought(adjective) Deeply agitated especially from emotion. Synonyms: distraughtUsage: Now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon them, her overwrought nerves gave way, and the reaction came.
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overwrought
Definition: (adjective) Deeply agitated especially from emotion.
Synonyms: distraught
Usage: Now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon them, her overwrought nerves gave way, and the reaction came.
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overwrought (adjective) Deeply agitated
especially from emotion. Synonyms: distraught Usage: Now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon
them, her overwrought nerves
gave way, and the reaction
came.
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I mention in passing that Mr. Griffin did not appear in any way overwrought in presenting his case before this Court. This is at variance from the written submission as to his alleged overwrought condition.
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High in drama and lacking any emotional restraint.
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A lot of people are overwrought at the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new British Prime Minister.
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