Synonyms: worrying
Definition: the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
Usage: vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw
Similar words: agitation
Definition: the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
Synonyms: badgering, bedevilment, worrying, torment
Definition: the act of harassing someone
Similar words: molestation, harassment
Definition: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
Synonyms: perturbing, worrisome, worrying, troubling, distressful, distressing, disturbing
Definition: causing distress or worry or anxiety
Usage: 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
Similar words: heavy
Definition: marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness
Usage: a heavy heart; a heavy schedule; heavy news; a heavy silence; heavy eyelids