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  1. p. p. of Distract
  2. a. Torn asunder; separated.
  3. a. Distracted; perplexed.
  4. adj. deeply agitated especially from emotion
  5. 1. Torn asunder; separated. [Obs.] "His greedy throat . . . distraught." Spenser. 2. Distracted; perplexed. "Distraught twixt fear and pity." Spenser. As if thou wert distraught and mad with terror. Shak. To doubt betwixt our senses and our souls Which are the most distraught and full of pain. Mrs. Browning.
  6. j:100 s. deeply agitated especially from emotion