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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 change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

To light up or make something clearer.

to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.