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FUSS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word fuss. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word fuss. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FUSS

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ado
nounn
noun

• a rapid active commotion

bicker
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

bickering
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

bother
verbv
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

bustle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rapid active commotion

• a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt

verb

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

dither
verbv
noun

• an excited state of agitation

verb

• act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain

• make a fuss; be agitated

flap
verbv
noun

• any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

• an excited state of agitation

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

• a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

verb

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

• move with a thrashing motion

• move with a flapping motion

• make a fuss; be agitated

• pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

flurry
nounn
noun

• a rapid active commotion

• a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)

verb

• move in an agitated or confused manner

• cause to feel embarrassment

fret
verbv
noun

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

• an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

• a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch

verb

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• be agitated or irritated

• provide (a musical instrument) with frets

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• cause annoyance in

• gnaw into; make resentful or angry

• carve a pattern into

• decorate with an interlaced design

• be too tight; rub or press

• cause friction

• remove soil or rock

• wear away or erode

hassle
nounn
noun

• an angry disturbance

• disorderly fighting

verb

• annoy continually or chronically

hustle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• cause to move furtively and hurriedly

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• get by trying hard

• pressure or urge someone into an action

mother
nounn
noun

• a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

• a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

• a term of address for an elderly woman

• a term of address for a mother superior

• a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation

verb

• care for like a mother

• make (offspring) by reproduction

overprotect
verbv
verb

• care for like a mother

• protect excessively

pettifoggery
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

pother
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an excited state of agitation

verb

• make upset or troubled

• make a fuss; be agitated

spat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

• a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

• a young oyster or other bivalve

verb

• come down like raindrops

• become permanently attached

• strike with a sound like that of falling rain

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• engage in a brief and petty quarrel

• spawn

• clap one's hands together

squabble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

stir
verbv
noun

• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

• emotional agitation and excitement

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• move an implement through

• move very slightly

• stir feelings in

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• affect emotionally

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• to begin moving

• mix or add by stirring

tiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

tizzy
nounn
noun

• an excited state of agitation

Best Hypernyms For FUSS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fuss, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
agitation care commotion din disturbance dustup perturbation quarrel row ruckus ruction rumpus run-in tumult words worry wrangle
Phrases (1)
give care

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