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worrying
verb
adjective
noun
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
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/ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/
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verb
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
“Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
“Your tone of voice worries me.”
To harass; to irritate or distress.
“The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.”
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
“Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.”
To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
To strangle.
adjective
Inducing worry.
noun
The act of worrying or harassing somebody.
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Example Sentences
Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
Your tone of voice worries me.
The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
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