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worrying
DEFINITIONS OF:
worrying
1
n
the act of harassing someone
Synonyms:
badgering
,
bedevilment
,
torment
Type of:
harassment
,
molestation
the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
n
the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
“vigorous
worrying
finally loosened the saw”
Type of:
agitation
the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
adj
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
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