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fret

verb

/fret/

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

To worry or be anxious about something.

Don't fret about the exam results.

Don't fret about the small mistakes; focus on the big picture.

fret and fume

worry, anxiety, concern, trouble, brood, agonize, fuss, stew

Entry 1

worry, anxiety, concern, trouble

Entry 2

worry, brood, agonize, fuss, stew

calm, relax, peace, comfort, soothe

Entry 1

calm, relax, peace, comfort

Entry 2

relax, calm, soothe

fret about, don't fret, fret over details, constantly fret, fret over, fret constantly, fret needlessly

Entry 1

fret about, don't fret, fret over details, constantly fret

Entry 2

fret over, fret about, fret constantly, fret needlessly

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

To take something for temporary use with the intention of returning it.

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

to produce or generate, often in large numbers