HyperDic: worrying

English > 3 senses of the word *worrying*:
NOUN	act	worrying, badgering, torment, bedevilment	the act of harassing someone
NOUN	act	worrying	the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
ADJECTIVE	all	worrying, distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome	causing distress or worry or anxiety

worrying > pronunciation
Sounds	wer'iyihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *worrying*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
Examples	"a worrying situation" "a worrying time"
Synonyms	distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome
Broader	heavy	marked by great psychological weight
Spanish	doloroso, inquietante, lamentable, penoso, perturbador, preocupante, triste
Catalan	dolorós, inquietant, lamentable, penós, preocupant, trist
Adverbs	worryingly	in a manner to cause worry

English > *worrying*: 3 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning	The act of harassing someone.
Synonyms	badgering, torment, bedevilment
Broader	harassment, molestation	The act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism
Spanish	fastidio, suplicio, tormento
Catalan	suplici, turment
Verbs	worry	disturb the peace of mind of

English > *worrying*: 3 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	The act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes.
Example	"vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
Broader	agitation	The act of agitating something

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