2. the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes;
"vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
Adjective
1. causing distress or worry or anxiety;
"distressing (or disturbing) news""lived in heroic if something distressful isolation""a disturbing amount of crime""a revelation that was most perturbing""a new and troubling thought""in a particularly worrisome predicament""a worrying situation""a worrying time"