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worrying
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noun
1. the act of harassing someone
Syn: ↑badgering, ↑torment, ↑bedevilment
Derivationally related forms: ↑bedevil (for: ↑bedevilment), ↑torment (for: ↑torment), ↑worry
Hypernyms: ↑harassment, ↑molestation
2. the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
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vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw

Hypernyms: ↑agitation
II
adjective
causing distress or worry or anxiety
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distressing (or disturbing) news

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lived in heroic if something distressful isolation

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a disturbing amount of crime

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a revelation that was most perturbing

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a new and troubling thought

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in a particularly worrisome predicament

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a worrying situation

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a worrying time

Syn: ↑distressing, ↑distressful, ↑disturbing, ↑perturbing, ↑troubling, ↑worrisome
Similar to: ↑heavy
Derivationally related forms: ↑distressfulness (for: ↑distressful)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.