FUSSING Synonyms: 256 Similar and Opposite Words

fussing 1 of 2

adjective

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as in complaining

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verb

present participle of fuss

as in screaming

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house

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as in drooling

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist

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as in whining

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad

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as in fawning

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash

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as in worrying

to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control

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as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you

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There had been a protest of several thousand people complaining about the flaunting of wealth that the America’s Cup represents.

George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
That's definitely something worth complaining about.

Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024

Definition of complaining

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