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fretting Definition and Meaning in English (fretting definition)

noun
Synonyms:worryingagonizingstressing
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Fretting definition: The act of worrying excessively or being visibly distressed about something, often to the point of agitation.

Definitions of Fretting

  1. 1noun

    The act of worrying excessively or being visibly distressed about something, often to the point of agitation.

  2. 2verb

    The action of gradually wearing away or eroding something by rubbing, gnawing, or corrosion.

Example Sentences

casual

“Her constant fretting about the future was affecting her health.”

casual

“There's no point in fretting over things you can't change.”

business

“The fretting of the old wooden bridge was a concern for engineers.”

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infinitivefret
past tensefretted
adjectivefretful
adverbfretfully

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Fretting definition: The act of worrying excessively or being visibly distressed about something, often to the point of agitation.
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'Fretting' translates to 'fretting' in English. Fretting definition: The act of worrying excessively or being visibly distressed about something, often to the point of agitation.
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