worrying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of harassing someone
   bedevilment; torment; badgering.
   
2. noun the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
   
   • vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw
3. verb be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
   worry.
   
   • I worry about my job
4. verb be concerned with
   worry; care.
   
   • I worry about my grades
5. verb disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
   vex; worry.
   
   • I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
6. verb be on the mind of
   occupy; worry; interest; concern.
   
   • I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
7. verb lacerate by biting
   worry.
   
   • the dog worried his bone
8. verb touch or rub constantly
   worry.
   
   • The old man worried his beads
9. adjective satellite causing distress or worry or anxiety
   distressing; distressful; perturbing; troubling; disturbing; worrisome.
   
   • distressing (or disturbing) news
   • lived in heroic if something distressful isolation
   • a disturbing amount of crime
   • a revelation that was most perturbing
   • a new and troubling thought
   • in a particularly worrisome predicament
   • a worrying situation
   • a worrying time

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