worrying

/ˈwʌriɪŋ/
/ˈwʌriɪŋ/
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Other forms: worryings

Definitions of worrying
  1. noun
    the act of harassing someone
    synonyms: badgering, bedevilment, torment
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    type of:
    harassment, molestation
    the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
  2. noun
    the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
    “vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw”
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    type of:
    agitation
    the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
  3. adjective
    causing distress or worry or anxiety
    “a worrying situation”
    “a worrying time”
    synonyms: distressful, distressing, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome
    heavy
    marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwʌriɪŋ/
UK
/ˈwʌriɪŋ/
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