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Fuss (Verb)

Meaning 1

Worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • She's been fussing over every little detail for the wedding, but it's almost time to relax now.
  • Stop fussing over your phone's appearance and just use it.
  • He fussed about the small scratch on his new car, even though it was barely visible.
  • Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren - they are quite big now.
  • The nurse told the anxious mother to stop fussing and trust the doctors' diagnosis.

Synonyms

  • Fret
  • Niggle

Hyponyms

  • Flap
  • Pother

Related Words

  • Fuss (noun)

Meaning 2

Care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • She has been fussing over the kids since morning, making sure they're fed and dressed on time.
  • He appreciates how she fusses over him when he's ill, bringing homemade chicken soup and making his favorite movie available.
  • When her sister comes to visit, she consistently fusses over the smallest details, such as ensuring there are fresh towels in the room.
  • After his grandmother passed away, he noticed how his mother started fussing over his father, constantly checking on his health and well-being.
  • This kind older lady couldn't help but fuss over her new grandson whenever he came over for a visit.

Synonyms

  • Mother
  • Overprotect

Hypernyms

  • Care

Related Words

  • Fuss (noun)
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