worrying

(noun) the act of harassing someone. Synonyms: badgering, torment, bedevilment.

(noun) the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes. Examples: "Vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw."

(verb) be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy. Synonyms: worry. Examples: "I worry about my job."

(verb) be concerned with. Synonyms: worry, care. Examples: "I worry about my grades."

(verb) disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress. Synonyms: worry, vex. Examples: "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me."

(verb) be on the mind of. Synonyms: concern, interest, occupy, worry. Examples: "I worry about the second germanic consonant shift."

(verb) lacerate by biting. Synonyms: worry. Examples: "The dog worried his bone."

(verb) touch or rub constantly. Synonyms: worry. Examples: "The old man worried his beads."

(adj) causing distress or worry or anxiety. Synonyms: distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome. Examples: "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."