preoccuparsi

Definitions of preoccuparsi
  1. verb
    be in charge of or deal with
    synonyms: avere cura, curarsi, custodire, darsi da fare, interessarsi, occuparsi, prendersi cura
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    type of:
    gestire
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
  2. verb
    be on the mind of
    synonyms: calere, importare, inquietarsi, interessare, irritarsi, premere, rioccuparsi, spazientirsi
  3. verb
    think moodily or anxiously about something
    synonyms: dimorare, inquietarsi, irritarsi, spazientirsi, stanziare
  4. verb
    touch or rub constantly
    synonyms: inquietarsi, irritarsi, spazientirsi
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    type of:
    fregare, sfregare
    move over something with pressure
  5. verb
    lacerate by biting
    synonyms: inquietarsi, irritarsi, spazientirsi
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    type of:
    incidere, intaccare
    make an incision into by carving or cutting
  6. verb
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    synonyms: affliggere, inquietarsi, irritarsi, preoccupare, spazientirsi, tribolare
    inquietarsi, irritarsi, spazientirsi, trepidare, turbarsi
    be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
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    antonyms:
    assicurare, imbaldanzire, rassicurare
    cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
    type of:
    distrarre, inguaiare
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
  7. verb
    be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
    synonyms: inquietarsi, irritarsi, spazientirsi, trepidare, turbarsi
    affliggere, inquietarsi, irritarsi, preoccupare, spazientirsi, tribolare
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
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    types:
    paventare, temere
    be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
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