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English 3 senses of the word worrying:
NOUNactworrying, badgering, torment, bedevilmentthe act of harassing someone
actworryingthe act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
ADJECTIVEallworrying, distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisomecausing distress or worry or anxiety
worrying pronunciation
Soundswer'iyihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
Englishworrying: 3 senses adjective 1
MeaningCausing distress or worry or anxiety.
Examples
  • "a worrying situation"
  • "a worrying time"
Synonymsdistressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome
Broaderheavymarked by great psychological weight
Spanishdoloroso, inquietante, lamentable, penoso, perturbador, preocupante, triste
Catalandolorós, inquietant, lamentable, penós, preocupant, trist
Adverbsworryinglyin a manner to cause worry
Englishworrying: 3 senses noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of harassing someone.
Synonymsbadgering, torment, bedevilment
Broaderharassment, molestationThe act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism
Spanishfastidio, suplicio, tormento
Catalansuplici, turment
Verbsworrydisturb the peace of mind of
Englishworrying: 3 senses noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes.
Example"vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
BroaderagitationThe act of agitating something

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