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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
she made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play
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as in huffs
a state of nervous or irritated concern
the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough
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as in stirs
a state of noisy, confused activity
the company managed the move into the new building without any undue fuss
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as in whines
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm
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as in complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house
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as in drools
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist
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as in moans
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant
the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad
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as in kowtows
to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior
given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash
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as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety
there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control
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as in bothers
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you
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“Fusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusses. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.
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