worrying
worrying · worryings
The act of worrying or harassing somebodyThe act of worrying or harassing somebody.
/ˈwʌɹi.ɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesThe act of worrying or harassing somebody.
More definitions
- the act of harassing someone
- the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
Origin
From Middle English werying, equivalent to worry + -ing.From Middle English werying, equivalent to worry + -ing.
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