worrying

Plural: worryings

Noun

• the act of harassing someone
• the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
  • "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
• The act of worrying or harassing somebody.

Verb

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
• be concerned with
• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
• be on the mind of
• lacerate by biting
• touch or rub constantly
• present participle and gerund of worry

Adjective Satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety
  • "a worrying situation"
  • "a worrying time"

Adj

• Inducing worry.

Synonyms

badgering, bedevilment, care, concern, distressful, distressing, disturbing, interest, occupy, perturbing, torment, troubling, vex, worrisome, worry, disquieting

Antonyms

reassure

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