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The correct spelling is worrying.
How to pronounce worrying
verb
IPA: /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/
Say it like: Wor-eei-ng
The correct spelling is worrying. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. For example: "Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
Usage Examples
“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.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
- 2.Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- 3.To harass; to irritate or distress.
- 4.To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
- 5.To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
adjective
- 1.Inducing worry.
noun
- 1.The act of worrying or harassing somebody.
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