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FUSSING Synonyms

There are 32 synonyms of the word fussing. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word fussing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FUSSING

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carping
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• persistent petty and unjustified criticism

complaining
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

griping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

grumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

nagging
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• continually complaining or faultfinding

bellyaching
nounn
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

groaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

kvetching
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

noun

• Persistent complaining.

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

whingeing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

• To whine.

noun

• A peevish complaint.

whining
nounn
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

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

Best Hypernyms For FUSSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fussing, 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

Alternatives for CARPING

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