worrying

/ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

    “Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”
  2. 2

    Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

    “Your tone of voice worries me.”
  3. 3

    To harass; to irritate or distress.

    “The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.”
  4. 4

    To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

    “Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.”
  5. 5

    To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

  6. 6

    To strangle.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Inducing worry.

noun

  1. 1

    The act of worrying or harassing somebody.

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