definition of
worrying

[1] #1 worrying n. [badgering, torment, bedevilment] the act of harassing someone. wn

[2] #2 worrying s. [distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome] causing distress or worry or anxiety; "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 worr. wn

[3] #3 worrying n. the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw". wn